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IF YOU WANT
1ANY KIND OF—
}IVE THE-
HOME JOH. JOB OfflCE
JOHN H. HODGES, Proprietor. Devoted to Home Interests and Culture. TWO DOELAB8 A. Yent* in Advance.
VOL. XIX.
-A. TRIAD.
PERRY, GEORGIA, THURSDAY, 'MAY' 23, 1889.
NO. 21,
SUBSCRIBE
for.
ABTIfeTUl
DtE HOMIUOURNaL
, Ucadfjnarterefor Houston :
■ --The Home JoultkAt* Job ol*
flee is folly prepared to do my
klnd of Commercial job work that
may be needed, All nicely pad
ded, and at prices that trill- com*
pete with any city. Call and leek
at otir samples and getetir pries* f
and you will leave yotit* order*. *
,T7 - ico:oi3'2‘ i
Perry Pulls the Plum,
AT THE
STATE DRILL AT
MACON.
We Went, We Fought, We Con
qiiercd.
The great drill is over, and our
boys brought home the boodle,
but they didn’t have a walk over,
. by any means. The competition
wsb sharp and exciting from the
start to the finish, and it was only
at 6:15 Tuesday afternoon that it
was definitely known who the vic
tors-were: In state contest, Perry
Rifles first prize, $3«); Albany
Guards second prize, $150. In
inter-state contest, Southern Ca
dets first prize, $1,000; Atlanta
Rifles second prize, $300. Squad
contest,. Atlanta Rifles. Individ-
ual drill, Atlanta Rifles. These
awards were made by United
States army officers, and were in
ulmoBt unanimous accord with the
opinion of the vast crowds that
witnessed the grandest peaceful
military contest ever engaged in
on southern grounds.
The companies entered in the
state drill were: Perry Rifles, of
Perry; Albany Guards, of Albany;
Floyd Rifles, of Macon, and Mil-
ledgeville.Light Infantry, of Mil-
ledgeville. In interstate drill:
Southern Cadets, of Macon; At
lanta Rifles, of Atlanta; Gate City
Guards, of Atlanta; Sumtei
Guard's, of Charleston, S. C., and
German Fusileers, of Charleston.
In squad drill: Atlanta Rifles,
Southern Cadets, Perry Rifles.
I« individual drill: Two men each
from Sumter Guards, Gate City
Guards, Atlanta Rifles, Perry
Rifles, Floyd Rifles, Milledgeville
Light Infantry, Southern Cadets.
We cannot give full details, and
it is but human nature that we
should feel the deeper interest in
our own team, and consequently
we devote the greater part of our
limited space to Perry. We. have
only a half-sheet—we think we
could fill two papers the size of
ours—but, notwithstanding the
fact that it was thought by some
of our neighboring towns a piece
of presumption on the part of
Perry to enter a team, we will en
deavor to show how sadly (we
write sadly advisedly,) they were
mistaken.
Our boys left home Monday
morning in good spirits. They ar-
rived.at Macon on schedule time,
and were met at the Central depot
by detachments of the Southern
Cadets and Floyd Rifles, and es
corted directly to their quarters at
the Hotel Lanier. After brushing
off the dust of travel,and refreshing
themselves with a splendid break
fast, they sought the hotel corri
dors, where it was soon ascertain
ed that Perry stock- was fully up
to par, if not a little above. This
fact nerved bur boys for what fol
lowed.
At 10:30 a. in. the squad from
the Perry Rifles opened the exer
cises of the two days* drill, and
at this juncture Perry stock took
another upward nac^etnent, and
remained high-priced throughout.
At 3:15 p. m. tfa& Rifles again
made' their appearance on the
field, this time with their full
team. They, were- greeted with
round after round of cheers, and
for one time public opipjan was
*ustianed,.an4 'deoidediy*Hte best
drill of the day was given
The team was brought on. the
field hr tip-top style, the inspec
tion -was gone through without an
apparent, tremqrrf the manna! of
-arms WsB up to the average of the
| olutions could not be discounted to get a peep at and welcome the Passed ‘‘Over the River”
by any team present, whether in victore. t #
state or interstate contest A few minutes before twelve Mr. Henfy*gSmith, brotbor of
While every man in the team they came, and were met at the of Dr. J. B. Smith, died at the
manfully sustained himself and depot and escorted to their armo- residence of his brother in Perry,
the reputation of his company, too ry by a large crowd. The way was on lost Friday morning, May 17th
much praise cannot be accorded lighted by the bonfires now ablaze, 1889 > and was interred at Ever-
I the team’s commander, Capt. W.‘ and the armory was brilliantly il- £ reen Cemetery the following day
j C. Davis. He was the youngest laminated. After the team had at H o’clock a. m.
I commander in the contest, and entered, halted, come to parade ^ r - Smith was borfi at Bndes-
j handled his men like a veteran, rest, Judge A. S. Giles weleomed heim, Germany, pn Aug. 8th, 1810,
winning applause from old and ex- j them in a short address,after which anc ^ wa8 * n bis T9 year at the
perienced military men, as well sb informal congratulations were nu- ^ me °f his death. He emigra-
from the immense crowd of spec- • merous and hearty. ^*-'1 to the United States in 1848,
tators. To. him more than all | As we go to press to-night (Wed* resided in Charleston, Tenn.,
else is due the honors captured by j nesday), the Rifles are enjoying a UDt ^ H? beginning of of the late
the Perry boys. , banquet at their armory, tender- war » when he enlisted in the Con-
We feel that we should be an- j them by the ladies of Perry. federate army as a volunteer, and
just did we not give a due measure — served until near its close. He
Death of Mr. A. P. Smimk* then came to Perry and resided
here up to the date of his death,
Mr A. P. Smoak, "who, it will be one of our most honored and re-
remembered, was struck and se- : spected citizens,
verely injured by a falling tree on. I He was never married, and
the 22d of last February, died at i leaves no -elatlveS in this country
his home four miles north of Per- j except his brother, Dr. J. B.
ry, on last Saturday 18th inst.,! Smith, and family,
and was buried on the day follow- i Words of human commenda-
ing at Evergreen Cemetery. From • tl° n fail whenjwe. attempt a con-
the day of the accident fears were templation of a life and character
entertained that he could not re- like his - Endowed with a stead-
of praise to those who accompa
nied the team to Macon. They
never wavered in their devotion to
home team. Where the cheers of
encouragement were heartiest,
there the Perry cvuwd was con
gregated thickest. All praise to
Perry’s backers.
It is a fact not generally known
that the entire team of the Rifles
had never drilled together before
Tuesday of last week.
The people of Macon were more
than hospitable to to our boys, es
pecially the Macon military. We
return thanks in their behalf for
many courtesies and favors.
The drill was all-even more
than was anticipated. The drill
ing, Lieut. Satterlee says, Was the
finest he has ever witnessed in
state contest. . The weather was
fine, the judges impartial, and the
crowd immense. Altogether it
was the grandest success of the
kind ever attempted in the South.
THE HOME COMING.
Perry never does anything by
halves.
Early in the day Tuesday it was
rumored at borne that it was quite
likely that our team had won first
money in the state contest Tele,
grams flew thick and fast, but
nothing definite conld be ascer
tained. However, the ladies went
to work, with their hearts in the
labor, and the armory was beauti
fully decorated with evergreens
and bunting, in anticipation of the
arrival of the victors, and it was
intended to give them a royal
welcome.
At this juncture a telegram was
received horn Macon stating that
the team could not get home that
night, owing to the brigade pa
rade at 6:15, at which time the
prizes would be awarded, and it
would then be too late to board
the Southwestern train for home.
Preparations for the reception
were then suspended, with the in
tention of renewing next day.
At Macon affairs had taken a
different turn. As soon as the
awards had been made, and the
Perry team knew they had first
money, Capt Davis formed his
command in column of fonrs and
marched at quick time to the Cen
tral depot, where they arrived just
ten minutes after the departure of
their train. Just then, when
the only disappointment they had
suffered daring the contest was
staring them in the face, Master
of Trains Anderson, of the South
western railroad, approached and
asked if they desired to go home
that night Receiving an affirma
tive reply, he at once ordered a
coach attached'to an out-going
freight train and telegraphed
Capt Driggers on the Perry
Branch to make an extra trip to
take the boys home. This act of
kindness was appreciated, not only
by the team, but by onr entire
people. *
Another telegram was now sent,
stating that they had first prize,
and would return that night The
town went wild. Preparations for
their reception were renewed.
Bonfires were made ready to be
lighted at a moment’s notice. The
ladies assembled at the armory,
andthe men and boys at the de
pot When the train rolled up
and the-team was not aboard, in
tense excitement reigned iat a tew
moments, butting was soon quiet
ed’ fly the assurance that they
would be brought at another trjp,
at abtmfc twelve o'clock. The crowd
TT7 VfYTT WATVFT HDUST0 * sheriff's sales.
XX. I 1/ v T ' ili ' X - Will be sold before the Court ho
POWDER
Absolutely Pure.
This powder never vane*. A marvel of purity
strength and wnolesoiueiicss. More eeonomiea
than-heordinary kinds, and cannot be aoldia
competition with the multitude of low test, chert
Weigat,alum and phosphate powders. Mold only
in c ins liorAU Bxcixa Powers Co , 166 Walnat
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FIRST-CLASS
GROCERIES,
cover, and for twelve weeks his
sufferings were intense, and conld
be relived only by the grim mon
ster, death, who at last claimed
him. But with all his sufferings,
he displayed that grandest of all
traits, Christian faith and forti
tude, and his death only weleded
another link to the chain that
binds earth to Heavan. As in bis
case, the terrors of death are al
ways dissipated when the true
Christian dies.
Mr. Smoak was about 42 years
cld, and leaves a wife and four
children—2 girls and 2 boys—to
mourn the loss of a devoted bus-
band and father. One of the
best men we ever knew, and one of
Houston’s best citizens has been
called to rest, and with h's imme
diate relatives and the large con
course of people who attended bis
bnrial, we sorrow truly. But we
are consoled with the knowledge
that be has only gone before. The
sympathies of oar entire people
are with the bereaved ones, and
we feel that the Master will not
leave them comfortless.
Our limited space this week for
bids a more extended notice of our
departed friend, but doubtless at
an early date a fitting tribute to
bis memory will be given in these
columns.
preceding teams, and the field. ev* was willing to wait; yea, anxious
Orange Blossoms.
On Wednesday evening, 15th
inst., at half-past eight, o,clock, at
the residence of Mrs. W. A.
Mathews, mother of the bride, Mr.
W. C. Wright and Miss Helen
Mathews were united in marriage.
Rev. G. W. Mathews, of Cuthbert
brother of the bride, performed
the ceremony, assisted by Rev.
F. A- Branch, pastor of the Meth
odist church of Fort Valley The
wedding was a very quiet one.
No cards were issued, and only
tfie relatives and most intimate
friends of the contracting parties
were present.
The bride is one of Fori Valley’s
best beloved young ladies, having
all the noble traits of head and
heart that go to make a lovely wo
man. She has always taken a
leading part in religous and socie
ty affairs, and by her many acts of
kindness and deeds of charity, has
endeared herself to all with whom
she has come in contact.
The groom is a prominent drug-
iat o.f onr town,, and is one of
*ort Valley’s most prosperous
young men.—Fort Valley Enter
prise.
TAX RECEIVER'S APPOINTMENTS. -
THISB ABB I.AST BOCSD
PowersviRs, May 27th.
" 21th, a. m.
28th, p. m.
29th, a. m.
CiaViJls,
Bcheeeonneo, "
York,
Wellston, "
Bonaire, "
Faulk’s,
29th, a. m.
30th, a. m.
Slat.
Houston Factory Juns 1st, a.m.
Hunt's,
Murphys,
Taylor’s,
Hendarsoa,
Hickory Grove,
Sqms&fe
Petty,
Byron,
Fort Volley,
1st, p. m.
3th.
4th.
6th.
6th.
7th.
10,11 and 12.
16th. _
“ 18,19 and 20.
fastness of purpose and upright
ness of principle rare to a great
degree, he was in every sense one
of nature’s noblemen, and it was
esteemed an honor to be numbered
among his friends. HU 1 life was
long and useful, and the memory
of it should a monument grander
than human hands can rear.
Perry has known no better man
in her history, and our people
mourn him as one whom it was an
honor to call citizen. He has
passed “over the river,” and is
resting “neatb the shade of the
trees.”
The heartfelt sympathies of our
people are with his brother and
family in their bereavement,
May they feel the consolation that
comes with the knowledge that
good ft an has gone to his reward.
The Musical Contest.
By invitation a few patrons' and
friends assembled at the college
last Friday morning to see And
hear a contest between the pupils
of Mrs. C. T. Lawson’s musical
school. . The contest was for two
prises, a silver- cup, and a sil ver
butter knife. The following pupils
competed for the prizes: Mi
Mattie Miller, Mary Cooper,
M tenia, Davis,. Mary Wellons,
Tony Martin, Evelyn Nunn, Laura
Killen, Annie Wellons, and Jessie
Allen.
Besides, .the following gave pos-
tive evidence that they had been
well taught, and had progressed
nicely'in acquiring a knowledge
of the theory and practice of mu
sic. Misses Wattie Jobson, Olivia
Brunson, Claude Lawson, Emmie
Smith.
The entertainment was indeed
pleasing, consisting of vocal and
instrumental music, each pupil
rendering a selection in good form.
The class was also questioned con
cerning, the elements and theory
of music, and their reply proved
conclusively that they, have been
well tanght. The entertainment
conclndfed with a song by the
class.
Mrs. Lawson is the mnsio teach
er at the Perry M. k F. High
Scihoolj and this exhibition of the
proficiency of her pupils proves
conclusively that she fully under
stands the theory and practice of
mnsis. andjs fally able to teach
correctly. *
The appointed judges awarded
tde prizes, "but the award will
not be made known until the close
close of the school in Jane next.
Notice to Contractor* and Bullion.
Sealed proposals will be received at
the office ot the clerk of the Commis
sioners Court, ot Honston county, up to
the 1st Monday in June next, for
building .and repairing Clarks’ bridges,
over Big Indian creek, on the Macon and
Hawkinsville road. For particular?,
and specifications, apply at the office
the Clerk of Commissioners’ Court,
Perry, Ga.
The Commissioners resorve the right
to reject any or all bids.
By order of the board.
J. M. Davis, Cl'k.
April 24th, 1889.
Georgia—Houston UquNTY:
Mrs. Mary Thompson has applied for a
12 months support from the estate of
Stephen L. Thompson, oeceased, and the
appraisers to set apart the same haring
filed their return in this office:
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the June term,
1889 ofthe court of Ordinary of said coun
ty, and show cause, if any they have, why
said returns should not be received and
made the judgment of this court.
Witness my official signature, this
May 2nd, 1889.
J H. HOUSER, Ordinary.
GEORGIA—Houston Cochtt:
Chester Pearce has applied for perma
nent lette-s of administration on the es
tate of Simon Felder, deceased:
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the June Term,
1889. of the Court of Ordinary of said
■county, and show cause, if any they
have, why said application should not be
grantod,
Witness my official signatare this May
2nd, 1889.
J. H. HOUSER,
Ordinary.
GEORGIA—Hoostok Cochtt:
A. C. Bryan has applied for letters of
administration on the estate of Mrs.
Harriet T. Bryan, deceased:
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the June term,
1889, of the court of Ordinary of said coun
ty, and show cause, if any they‘have, why
said application should nht be granted.
Witness my official signature this May
2nd, 1889. J. H. HOUSEB,
4w. *. Ordinary,
GEORGIA—Houston Cocntt:
C. G. Gray, administrator of the estate
of W. W. Cook, deceased, has applied for
letters of dismission from said trust:
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the July term
1889 of the Court of Ordinary of said
county, and show cause,if any they have,
why said application should not be
granted.
Witness' my official signature this
March 28,1889. J. H. HOUSEB,
3m. Ordinary.
Hats, Shoes,
CONFECTIONERIES,
Fruits in Season, Ci
gars, Tobacco. Etc.
Examine my stock before purchasing.
Besides a full stock of
STANDARD GOODS,
I will always have on hand some
Specialties,
at remarkably low figures.
fl®*Lookout for changes in this ad
vertisement.
S.L. SPEIGHT.
PEBRY, GA.
Money! Money! Money!
SPECIAL SUMMER LOANS.
To loan at 8 percent.
m IMPROVED FARMS.
J8@y~The borrower gets the full
amount applied for.
No deductions for commis
sions, etc.
Apply to
PERRY LOAN AN0 SAVINGS BANK,
J.D. MARTIN. Cashier.
SUCCESSFUL TREATMENT.
—For reasons satisfactory to
management, the Houston Factory
Methodist 'Sunday School have
changed the date of' their annual
!nic$om te-day to Friday of
next week. The picnic will be
held in the grove near the resi
dence of J. W. Gelyer-
—Cholera Morbus has no ter.
rors to .the family that keejjp La-
: hand.
for the purpose of taking tax returns for ; cases of Cholera Hof-
Hotuten ^ounty. . ; bus, go at once and take a dose of
, O. P. Anderson. T. B. H. C. Lamar’s Djarthcea Mixture,
When physicians (ail te give relief in cases of
chronic ailment^ resulting from poison blood, how
gratifying to the sufferer to obtain at last the right
remedy. Where every other treatment miserably
fails to cure, Botanic Blood Balm invariably gains
a victory. .
San Saba, Texas, February », ISO.
Our little daughter became effected with tome
form of scalp disease, supposed to be ringworm or
eczema. It first began in white scabs or dandruff
and then torm-d in small sores all over the front
part of her head with rough patches on
SORES her forehead and face, and then run an
. ngty eating sore on her head which con
tinned tc spread until a neighbor insisted on me
frying B B B Alter using a bottle and a halfwbe
tore is healing nice!, and the chi!d : s health much
improved and she is getting fat. I believe B. B. B |
to be an eaceilerii blood purifier and very quick in j
its action. Mas. Bettj* Gcaves.
WACHTEL’S
Bargain Counter
This week, starting Monday morning,
we will display on our bargain counter
200 Men’s Fine Corkscrew and
French Cassimsre Saits. Good
value for $25, will give you choiee
for
FIFTEENDOLLARS
150 LIGHT COLORED
DERBY HATS,
Sold everywhere for $3, give you choice
for
ONE DOLLAR AND FIFTY CENTS.
1,000 Unlanndried Shirts, New York
Mill Linen Bosom for -
FIFTY CENTS EACH.
■ Call early, and secure first choice.
Remember, this offer holds good for
this week only.
Will be sold before the Court hp
door in the town of Pefry, Houston t
tv, Ga., between the legal hottra bf sale,
on thb lst Tttcsday in June, 1889, the
following property, to-wit:
The entire undivided interest of D« W,
Jeter in the following lands, tarot: All-
j of lots Nos. 203 and 204, andthe east half
: of lot No. 218. lying in the 13th district
!of said county, and containing 5C6A,"
11 acres more-or less. Said interest .so Iev^
j ied on being the entire interest of said
I defendant, D W Jeter, in said lands, a*
! the heir-at-law of A A Jeter, late of said
• county deceased, Who died intestate,
leaving a widow and five children him
' surviving. Levied on as the property of
said defendant to satisfy a fi fa from Pu
laski Snperior Court, May term, 1883, in
favor of Brunson & Dennard va' D W
Jeter-
Also, at same time find place, the ton*
divided One-foarth interest of J Slveiaon,
one of the defendants, in' the following
property to-wit: .100 acres of lot of land
No. 53, and lots of land Nos, 102, 176,
188*177, 178,179,186,187, 189,190, 203,
204 and 214, in the aggregate .%732tg
acres more or less in the 5th - district or
said county, and known as the Smith
place. Said undivided one-fourth inter*
est being levied on as the -property of J
S Iverson, ono of the defendants^' to thiit
fi fa, to satisfy a fi fa from the city court
of Atlanta, Ga, June term, 1885, in favor
of Adams & Co. vs. Pemberton, Iverson
k Co. Levy made by J W Colyer, for*
mer sheriff, and turned over to me for
sale. Legal notice of levy given tenant*
in possession.
Also at same timo and place, ono
black mare male named Lucy, about 12
years old. Levied on as the property ot
W-T. Engrain one of the defendants, to
satisfy a fi. fa from Houston Superior'
Court, October term, 1881, in favdfjof A,
S. Giles, Ordinary, for use etc., Vs N. T,
Johnson, principal and W. T. Etogram,
seenrity. Levy made by J. W. Colyer,
former sheriff and turned over to Ise {of
sale,
M. L. COOPER, Sheriff,
May 2nd, 1889,
CITATION. "
GEORGIA—Houston Cocirrf •
7o Whom it Bay Ccssm.
All persons interested are hereby no
tified, that, if no good cai.se be shown
to the contrary, an order will be granted
by the county commissioners on the 3rd
day of. July next, establishing a ueW
road, as marked ont and laid off by the
road commissioners who were appointed
for that purpose, and whose report of
the same is now in the clerk’s office.
Said road commencing near the; resi
dence of D. H. Houser, and ending at
DasherStation, where it intersects Hie
public road leading from Fort Valley to
Perry.
Done by order of the Board, this May
6th, 1889. .
J. M. DAVIS, Clerk a C:
MI NEW STOCK
OF—
GOODS,
hits been received, consisting of
Dry Goods, Notions, Shoes, Hats,
Crockery, Tinware, etc.
FOWLER’S FLY FANS.
All marked low down for cash,
MY STOCK OF GROCERIES
is also complete, and I can satisfy all.
customers in quality, of goods and prices.
Thanking the pnblic for past favorr, I
respectfully ask a continuance.
J. D. MARTIN,
Perry, Ga.
WACHTEL’S,
515 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga.
IF YOU WANT
-A- HOUSE,
OR ANY OTHER BUILDING,
Any woodwork done on Wagon or other
Farming Tools, Furniture Repaired,
CANE-SEATED CHAIRS RESEATED,
A COFFIN MADE,
Willow City, Texas, April n. IBM. j
Blood Balm Co.: 1 was taken with paralysis, the !
doctors said caused by a tumor j
TUMORS u attached to the bowels. :
I U III V lu an(1 Ijad a CJlX a f dyjpejBiar
B B. B. has don- me more good than all the doc- i
tors . Wm. Shklton. .;
! ANY KIND OF WORK MADE
OUT OF WOOD,
Variety Works.
MEAL FOR SALE
the Lowest Market Pricaa.
Barswoktii, Chambers Co, Ala., . , '
February u. 1SS8. f j
For the last six years I have been a great suffer- ! At
tr from blood poison; could not get anything that] ■ ~ * ,
would do me any good. The doctors thought* I~*xaOE liAX DiiEo XU CClllS GRCu,
would die. Two years ago 1 was stricken down j nr three for 25 cents.
. with cancer of tfie lower extremities . .
CANCER and war not able to walk out of my '(Contracts made for work from a.
room, the cancer causing me to suf-
VSEtCwiSSSlfiiSaSa Toothpick to a Meeting-
i fi*d taken two Jbettles.'' The cancer is healing up . HOIISC*
JtfeSaktbtnse gf this remedy will cure
wa T„ yCBi - k. m. Smith. J. FULLER, Lessee,
;; j; ; . . Perry, Ga.
TO THE PUBLIC.
w
I have uccnred my spring* atoefc ot
DRYGOODS
and SHOES.
Also the best lot of
MEN AND YOUTH'S STRAW HATS
I ever bought, and which are extremely
low for cash. I keep
CUANO IN
Cambedand is the best brand,
line of
SEASON.
A foil
t
All kinds of Cast Plow Fixture*. AH
parts to Sewing Machines. I am agent
for J. A. Davis’ Water Wheel—the beet
in the world—at factory prices. '
With many thauks for past' favors, Z
am Very respectfully,
C. H. MOORE,
Perry, Ga.
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