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. ■ r- -~ - - ' 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 atrect. N.Y. 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. Subscribe for tlje Homs Journal- i ■ ■ ' - . aJ - . Isaac Hardeman. B. M. Davis, J. L. Hardemati, W.D. Nottingham. Davis & NomsroFAjf, Attorneys at Law, 5iau jv, ... Gxwtei*. Will - practice in the State and Federal Courts. Offioe-105 Cotton Avenne. Z. SIMS* IDE InT’Z’XS'T, ' '_. r PERRY, GEORGIA. ^^-'Offieepver >'shr Furniture Store First-class work. Prices moderate. Pat. ronago solicited. a pi £8 ly —Don’t delay renewing your' subscription.