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t,‘OCAL NEWS, Perry, Thursday, March'27. EADS, MEELS GO W E HAVE now in store one of the largest and most complete stocks FINE CLOTHING, And Gents’ Furnishing Goods, to bo found in any southern store. YOU CAN SET JUST WHAT YOU WANT AT THE EIGHT PRICE. ‘ Mr. WALTER F. HOUSER, who has been with us for the past year, will be glad to wait on his friends at our place. Mi CLOTHIERS, VL AND FUR HATTERS NiSHERS. 557 CHERRY ST., MACON, GA. OUiclicns, Turkeys ami Egg Wanted. I will pay the highest market price for 100 chickens, a dozen or more turkey gobblers, and an numerable number of eggs, deliv ered at the Perry Hotel on or be fore the 1st Monday in April next. J. Nil Tuttle. —Moldings for picture frames, for sale by J. H. Logne, Fort Val ley, Ga. TIIE PEBRf M’F’G CO. Will do all kinds of Tin Work in Country or Town. All lands of Tin Vessels made. All kinds of Tin Vessels repaired. All kinds of Roofing and Valleys for houses. Stove Pipe, Stove Pans, etc. made on short notice. —If you have any" pictures to be framed, send them to J. H. Logue, Fort Valley, Ga. Work done at Macon prices: satisfaction guaran teed. —Smoke “American Gentleman,” the best 5-cent cigar on the market; nt S. L. Speight’s. Coca I .\cn-» or Town and County - Solne peach trees in and around Perry are blooming. Houston Superior Court will convene one week from next Mon day. The improvements to the court house will probably be completed next week. —The equinox was quite lively in some portions of Houston last Friday ahd Saturday. —There will be one legal sale before the court house door next Tuesday, by Bailiff Tuttle. . —Mrs. L. S. Tounslev is vi sit ing her father, Mr. J. E. Tucker, at his home iu Henderson. —Mr. Beasley has rented the Picard honse on Swift street, and will move intp it on Saturday. —Mi. and Mrs. W. J. Moore, of Macon, spent last Sunday and Monday with relatives in Perry. —The elm trees in Perry are patting forth their leaves—the second start made in that direction this year. —We are informed that Judge Riley has appointed Mr. J. A. Riley bailiff of the County Court, to suc ceed Mr. J. N. Tuttle, resigned. —Editor Kersb, of the Fort Valley Enterprise, is with the Georgia Press Association this week, on an excursion to Cuba, —The Perry municipal election is just fifteen days off, and we have heard nothing in opposition to the re-election of the mayor and aider- men now serving.- —Among the many fish that Mr. J. B. Connell Lhas caught in his trap in Big Indian creek this sea son, there was a large white shad last Mondny morning. Mr. C. P. Marshall has con tracted for the purchase of the Cook honse on Macon avenue, and will take possession of it as soon as the proper papers are executed. —Mrs. F. M. Houser and her little daughter, Miss Bessie, went down to Brunswick yeterdsy, to visit the family of Mr. W. D. Houston, brother of Mrs. H. —No complaint concerning the condition of our public roads has reached us recently, and it is rea sonable to anticipate a good report on this line from the next grand jury. I shall run the Variety Works every Friday and Saturday. E. J Fuller. —Butterick’s patterns for ladies and children, for sale by J. H. Logne, Fort Valley, Ga. —Chinese Kites—high flyers— nt S. L. Speight’s. YOU —Mrs. W. C. Davis and Miss May Davis went down to Albany last Saturday night to attend the Georgia Chautauqaa. While there they are the guests of their brother- in-law, Hon. J. W. Walters. —Mr. and Mrs. D.' M. Hughes’ of Twiggs county, have been in Perry for the past several days at tending their son, Dennard, who has been quite ill at the home of his uncle; M. E. L. Dennard. —Besides the delegates from the Baptist church, a number of Perry people will attend the Rehobeth Association that will convene at Fort Valley to-morrow (Friday) and continue through Sunday. —Mr. Charlton Giles and his sister, Miss Susie, returned home Sunday afternoon, from Jackson, Miss. Charlton has been in bus iness there, but has decided to enter business nearer home. Miss CAN SAVE MONEY Susie has been visiting relatives -The Perry Manufacturing Com pany will have things in order at their quarters, the Felder store on Carroll street, this week; the man ufacture of curry combs will be re sumed, and tin-ware made in large quantities and all styles desired bythe trade. In Purchasing OR For particulars,apply to the ?ditor of TICE HOME JOURNAL. We have for sale, in any quan tity, the following standard legal SP-A; blanks: Iron-clad N otes. Mortgages. Landlord’s Liens. Bond for Titles. W arrnntee Deeds. Administrator's Deeds. State Warrant and Mittimus. Summons—County Court. Enforcing Lien. Forthcoming Bond. Magistrates’ Summons. Possessory Warrants. Magistrates’ Subpoenas. Summons of Garnishment. Complaint- on Accounts. On short notice we will furnish any other blanks called for, at the same price for which they can be bought iu Macon or Atlanta. —The ex-Confederates of Hous ton county are requested to meet at the court house in Perry at noon on Wednesday, the 9th of April, for the purpose ef making arrangements for attending the veterans’ reunion at Chattanooga, Tenn., in July next. -Hon. H. A. Mathews, of Fort Valley, was in Perry last Monday. While here lie arranged for the publication in the Home Journal, next week, of an article concerning a resolution passed by the Hous ton County Alliance at the last quarterly meeting at Powers- ville. —A temporary injunction against the opening of Newnan Btreet from Macon Avenue across land held by Mr. John Gordon has been served upon the town authorities of Perry. The case will be heard by Judge Miller on Monday of the second week of Houston Superior Court. —The mass meeting of Houston democrats to be held at the court house on the first Monday in April next, will probably be the largest held in Houston within ten years. We are informed that every dis trict in the county will be fully represented. This will be as it should, and certainly . the wishes of the people will prevail. The twelfth annual meeting of the Perry Public Library Associa tion was held last Friday night-at Library Hall. The specific pur pose of the meeting was to elect officers of the library for the ensu ing year. The meeting was well attended. After reports from the officers, covering their work during the past year, the election was declared to be in order. The following officers were elected: President—W. C. Davis. Vice President — Frank M. Houser. Secretary—W. B; Dew. Treasurer—Dr. W. E. Bunn. Directors—C. C. Duncan, R. N. Holtzdaw, E. S. Wellons, J. H. Hodges, C. E. Gilbert, J. S. Brun son, Mtb. C. T- Lawson, Mrs. Dr. A. B. Davis, Miss Mamie Holtz claw. Shortly after the election, which was entirely satisfactory to the association, the meeting adjourned. At 4 o’clock Monday afternoon the new officers met for organiza tion. Miss Mamie Ragin was re-elect ed librarian, and the salary fixed at the same figure as last year, §50. The library will be kept open from 3 to 5 o’clock every afternoon, ex cept Sunday. President Davis appointed the following regular committees: Finance—C. E. Gilbert, E. S. Wellons, J. H. Hodges. Constitution—R. N. Holtzclaw, C. C. Duncan, W. B. Dew. Library—W. E. Bunn, J. S. Brunson, F. M. Houser, R. N. Holtzclaw. Entertainments—J. H. Hodges, W. B. Dew, W. E. Bunn, Mrs. Lawson, Mrs. Davis, Miss. Holtz claw, J. S. Branson. The presi dent is ex-officio chairman of this committee. It-was resolved that this meeting be in lieu of the regular meeting in April, and after that the law fix ing a penalty for failure to attend meeting be rigidly enforced. The regular meetings will be held on the first Monday afternoon of each month. By vote of the board it was de termined that a theatrical enter tainment shall be given at an early date. A special committee consist ing of Messrs. C. E. Gilbert, W. B. Dew and Miss Mamie Holtzclaw was appointed to select dramas, to be submitted to the entertainment committee as early as practicable. A special committee was appoint ed to canvass the" town for new members of Ihe Library. The board seems embned with a determination to elevate the condi tion of the Library, and if the members act in accord with their professions, success will surely crown their efforts. The Library is an institution that is worthy of much more pat ronage than it receives, and we hope a greater interest will be awakened. Let the people act in accord with the board of managers, and we dare say the citizens gener ally will regard it with pride. It is now better than any other town in Georgia no more populous than Perry can boast of. The first quarterly conference of the Methodist churches of the Perry Circuit was held at Perry last Saturday. Presiding Elder J. O. A. Clark preached to a fair congregation Saturday morning. At the conference meeting Sat urday afternoon, the assessment of the churches for salaries of Pastor and Presiding Elder was made $75 larger than last year. The pastor in charge, Rev. N. D. Moorehonse, reported the churches of the circuit in a live spiritual condition, and all pros pering. The conference chose seven del egates to represent this circuit in the annual district conference at Cochran, this year, as follows: Perry—Frank M. Honser, Fred. M. Houser, and L. S. Tounsley. Andrew Chapel—A. Walker, C. A. Redding. Sandy Run—Dr. J. P. Newman, J. T. Walker. . These delegates were empowered to select their own alternates. The lime of holding-the district conference has not yet been an nounced, as the Presiding Elder is waiting on the completion of the new Methodist church at Cochran. Mr. D. D. Bateman applied for license to preach, and after a searching examination by Dr. Clark, the license was ordered granted by a unanimous vote of the conference. Sunday Dr. Clark preached two other sermons—morning and night —to large congregations. The sermons were exceptionally good on both occasions, and the congre gations especially aroused and much feeling manifested. The license granted Mr. Bate man was issued Monday morning. Mr. Bateman is devoutly earnest in his desire to engage actively in the service of the Lord, and his endowments are sufficient to ena ble him to become an excellent minister of the gospel. If no providential hindrance intervenes, he will make hia first effort to .preach a sermon at the Perry Methodist church on the 3rd Sun day in April next. SPRING GOODS! SPRING GOODS/ SUMMED UP BY BILL- HOUSTON. Killed by Lightning. The Elko “Rioters.” At a special term of Hpuston County Court, the Elko “rioters” were tried last Friday. On the 22nd day of February last there was a negro “supper” at house on the Jeter place, near Elko. When the “frolic” had reached a high pressure point, a free-for-all fight ensued, in which lan tciok a prominent part. One negro was shot in a leg, and an arm of another was severely cut. After the break-up, the disturb ance was continued along the roads, and pistols were fired promiscu ously. Three negroes were arrested, and Justice O. E. Houser placed them under bond to appear for trial before Judge Riley, of the County Court. In the trial, no positive evidence was adduced to prove who gave the wounds mentioned above. It was proven that Jonas -Laidler recklessly fired a pistol in or near the public road after leaving the honse where the supper was held. It was also proven that at the house of Hattie Adams on the Sunday following, he had a pistol that had been concealed. Jonas was fined S40for carrying concealed weapons, and $10 for shooting within 50 yards of a public road. Hattie Adams was fined §40 for carrying concealed weapons. Alf Clark was charged with carry ing concealed weapons, but he was not convicted. The people around Elko have been considerably worried by the reckless shooting of firearms by negroes at night, and Judge Riley says he will enforce the law against such conduct, when the guilty par ties are brought before him. There is a warrant for Dave Teirell, but the officers have been unable to find him. Mr. Julias F. Parham was kill ed by lightning on his farm n< Fort Yalley last Saturday, during the ram storm. We are informed that Mr. Par ham was standing under his gin house, where he had gone to get out of the rain. When struck down a negro who was with him went to the house to inform Mrs. Parham, who at once went to the gin house, where she found her husband dead. Mr. Parham was well known and highly esteemed, and though an industrious farmer, he had made no adequate provision for his wife and six children now left desolate. His friends knowing the financial condition of the family, no home, no insurance, efforts were at once made to secure meterial aid for them. A handsome sum was raised at Fort Yalley; at Perry Judge Riley collected sixty-one dollars, and at other points in the county liberal contributions * were made. This is indeed commenda ble, and shows that genuine sym pathy is in the hearts of the peo ple. Yerily, the Lord will provide. —A guano factory is among the possibilities for Perry in the near future. Mr. J. Troup Taylor, of Atlanta, was prospecting for phos phate rock in Houston last week At several points on the mossey hill that traverses the county from east to west, he found deposits that interested him. Several of the rocks were carried to Atlanta for analysis. Mr. Taylor returned to Perry this week, and if-his analysis is satisfactory, practical develop ments will ensue. News is very scarce in this sec tion at present. Some of our good farmers are having to plant their com over. We cannot seud to our neigh bors now for a mess of greens. Every one is on an equality now in the greens line. Dry peas are the best spring greens we can gat now in our community. It is a blessing to the farmers that peas are not worth so much as they were last spring, as we would have been left with nothing but a good appetite. Judge King will soon commence to build a large store house at Bonaire. The citizens of the Upper Eleventh district will hold a meet ing at Bonaire on Saturday, April 5th, to make choice of men to rep resent them on the county demo cratic executive committee. Mr. R. G. Watson was called to the Central City a few days ago on very important business. Mrs. Lester, of Jones county, is visiting her brothers, Messrs. J. T- and F. M. Walker. J. M. Pitts came near having the “grip”, but he out-gripped it. A large crowd assembled at the residence of Mr. J. N. Barker on Friday night 14th, to enjoy an oys ter supper. Not as many came as were expected, owing to the dark, rainy night, but it was a feast to those that were there. Supper was announced at about nine o’clock, and we enjoyed the finest oyster supper 1 ever attended. There would have been about two gallons left over, if Bill King anci Charley Leverett bad stayed at home. Some of our neighbors have got catfish hungry, and have taken up their abode in the river swamp. We hope a fish fry will be an nounced soon. Tne G. S. & F. railroad company is hauling dirt to lengthen the side-track at Bonaire. This shows that Bonaire is improving, and will in the .near future be one of the best l’ttle business towns on the road. Bonaire High School is holding its own. It numbers abontt 22 pupils, which is ' a good sized school for this community. Prof. McDonald says he has the best drilled school at Bonaire he ever taught. ■— *We had quite a windy day last Saturday in the forenoon, and in the afternoon a fine rain, with some hail. The wind blew down some timber, but did no further damage, except the blowing clown of a few garden fences, which were soon rebuilt. If the weather continues warm, cotton Ranting will soon be the or der of the day in this section. Some have the planting fever right bad Mr. N. G. Hunt has planted some melons. He wants to get a few cars of culls by the 4th of July. Judge King is still in good spirits about a good crop year. He wants a bale of cotton per acre, and melons as big as nail kegs. Well, it is always best for a farmer to set in with a big intention. The mau who does this, and works to that end, is not apt to fail en tirely. To be successful in any business, we must have something in view. So, good farmers, let us not be impatient, but strive od, and look forward to the day when we will be an independent people. March 22,1890. —Mr. E. S. Wellons brought to this office Tuesday a vegetable freak that is a veritable curiosity. It grew on a collard stalk, and in stead of leaves, it is in the shape of a large palm leaf, about half an inch thick, twelve inches wide, and twenty-four inches long from the place where the spread from the stalk begins. Mr. Wellons says there were several of these strange shaped collards in his gardan, and he was saving them for seed in or der to propagate a species of fan collards, but the cold defeated his purpose. —Mr. T. T. Martin returned to Perry Monday night from Atlanta and ha;? engaged in business with hi3 brother, Mr. J. D. Martin. His return is a great pleasure to hi? many friends here. He was ex pected at Monday noon, and a de tachment of the Perry Rifles went to the depot in order to give him -escort np town. —Mr. Columbus Self and family flow occupy a comfortable new home, the gift of the citizens of Houston county. They moved into the house last Thursday, just 20 days after, their former home was consumed by fire. In addition to the home and a few articles of necessity and comfort, the commit tee turned over to Mr. Self §10.60, the result of their efforts in his behalf. —Mr. John Doolittle’s residence at Tivola was blurglurized early last Tuesday morning by a young negro man named Henry Preston. The burglar was caught, but he escaped that night. The stolen articles were recovered. A re ward of S20 is offered for the bur glar, and it is supposed he has gone to Macon. —Mr. L. F. Cater returned home last Friday at noon from New York, w;here he bought an exten sive and choice stock of spring and summer goods.- See his new ad vertisement elsewhere in the Home Journal. Frank is a tip-top mer chant, and the goods he offers for sale are in accord with the desires of the people. —It Is now believed that Judge Miller will convene Houston Su perior Court at 10 o’clock in the by blow boy. Good weather for windmills and kites. A heavy rain and some hail fell here last Saturday afternoon. The farmers have about planted over their corn. The larks sin: joyfully as tkey watch the corn dropper. Oats are still failing; the people do not kuowwkat to think of them. Mrs. H. C. Parharm is visiting her many relatives in Monroe county. In response to the many inquir ies, “why don’t you write?” I will say that news has been scarce. Messrs. J. B. Hunt and J. M. Heard spent last Thursday in Bibb, with the father of the latter, who is very ill, I am sorry to chronicle. If Jim speaks like he did last Saturday against the girls many more times, it will be essential for him to withdraw from the cam paign. Miss Eva Parker, of Hart, Bibb county, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. J. M. Heard.. The younger boys have begun plotting with Milton already. Boys, you ha'd better watch Rome, tor be will take the advantage of you on the sly. I think the merchants are get ting a great deal of trade from our early gardener, as he plants every week, more or less. Our literary club met at Mr. and Mrs. H. Stafford’s last Saturday night with a small attendance, ow ing to the weather. The programme was an interesting one, and well carried out. The club is in the hands of new officers and is on a boom. About 10 o’clock the part ing song was sung and we bid the host and hostess “good-night.” It will meet the first Saturday night, prox., at Mrs. Susan Bishop’s. By the way, our community is on a boom. Capt. Heard has put a new gate to his lot.' I inspected it the other day and, judging from the looks of the “home made” hinges, politics hasn’t got much room in his head. don’t think “Judge” ■ took correct view of Col. Stafford’s feet. If you judge the size of his feet by the shoes he gets, he wears a No. 7 on one foot and a No. 9 on the other, as he got a pair of shoes numbered that wayt Mr. H. C. Parham went over near Fort Yalley last Sunday, in response to a telegram stating that his brother had been killed the day before by' lightning. Mr. P. has the heartfelt sympathy and condol ence of the writer. Notice to the Public.—It is with genuine pleasure that I an nounce to the early cotton planters of Houston that it will be in vain for them to try to be first this year, for Mr. Hard. Stafford planted sev eral acres on the • 13th of March, 1890. Mr. Stafford was very sneak ing in the business; I think he oiled his planter to keep any from hearing it. Did the hail hurt your cotton, Mr. S.? March 23th, 1890. —The attention of our music- loving readers is called to the ad vertisement of the Georgia Music House, Macon, Ga., which appears in another column of the Home Journal. This establishment is under the management of Mr. E. D. Irvine, who is an expert in musical matters, having a complete knowledge of the business and the science of music. The catalogue of instruments is full and choice, including only the product of first- class makers. This house sells the Georgia Piano, an instrument of which'its makers have just cause to feel proud. You can buy cheap for cash, or on the installment plan, and every purchaser will be treated courteously and justly. The Geor gia Music House is O. K. in every particular. —“What to wear and where to get it”-will be answered to the sat isfaction of all men and boys who inquire at Wachtel’s clothing store, Cherry street, Macon, Ga. His spiring stock has been received, and he declares emphatically that be can suit any man or boy in Georgia in style, quality and price. Mr. Wachtel is a graduate in the cloth ing business, and he shares with his customers the benefits of his experience. See the advertisement in another column. Perry Municipal Election. The voters of the town of Perry are hereby notified that the annual election for a mayor and six alder men of the town of Perry, to serve during the ensuing year, will be held on Saturday, the 12th day of April, 1890. W. C. Davis, Mayor. F. M. Houser, Clerk. For Kidney, Biadder, Liver, W. W. C7 -T-i ■ : — . ‘ 'T " | ^ M X SPRING STOCK is rapicHy coming in, and I am showing some BEAUTIFUL GOODS AT YERYLOW PRICES! -A.11 tJci.0 LTO’v'elties Whito Goods, Dress Goods, Challies, Ginghams, Prints, Serims, etc., Table Dam ask, Doilies and Towels. NICE LOT OF CASSIMERS FOR jMEN AND BOYS. SHOES FOR EVERYBODY. TINAVARE AND HARDWARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. X keep constantly on hand all staple and domestic Dry Goods and Groceries. Call and examine, and get prices No trouble to show goods. X-,- XL CATEE, PERRY, GEORGIA. “Listen to my tale of woe, Johnnie, and his sisters too, Got snagged in the orchard at early dew, Poisoned blood in their systems quickly [grew. But their mother was wise, To her husband’s surprise And with little money and no ido Made them healthy by taking Wool* dridge’s Wonderful Cure.” Wooldridge’e Wonderful Cun Co., Columbue, Ga. Gsktlshex:—It affords me more real pleasure than I can write, to say that one-halt dozen bottles of your W. W. C. havo worked miraclee in mycaso ot Blood Poison, originating during the siege ot Knoxville, more than twenty years ago. During that memorable time, I was severely- poisoned by vines ot some kind, which canned me to break out, «ia»nai. to—front two four times each year since, making me almost deathly sick tor tvro or three days each time , ts——. t-— -—’* * —'■ of the PPBHHJPL, all of HMiH ——, — was a fraud, solar as my ease was concerned; —a —^ — - --—- - - -—• - - - — Columbia, Ga., March IB, 1SSS. W. W. C. for sale by all Druggists, ful Cure Co.> Columbus, Ga. Manufactured by Wooldridge’s Wonder. THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL Home Ofitice, Atltmta, Georgia. AUTEOBIZED CAPITAL, $5,000,000. STOCK TAKEN TO DATE, $1,500,000. ESFSubseriptums to stock can be paid in small monthly installments.^? Money will be loaned at a low rate, of interest, payment made on the installment plan, but these loans are made to stockholders only. FARMERS MAY BECOME MEMBERS, and secure the benefits of loans at a low rate of interest. -As an Investment, there is nothing in the financial world to equal it You Vv ant: to Build a Home, thit^association will build it for you on easier terms thnn paying rent. A. Branch A-Ssoeiation has been organized in Peny. See the Local Agent at once and take stock. Borrowers are treated, “First come, first served.” c "itis to the interest of those who contemplate borrowing to subscribe at once* BATEMAY, Local Agent, Perry, Ha. ^HOLTZCLAW & GILBERT,!* PERRY, GEORGIA. DEALERS IN— : DRUGS, MEDICINES, X 3 stints, Oils, aiass-and ZFuLttsr STATIONEKY AND PEEFUMERY, Lamps, Lamp G-oood.s, Etc. PRESCRIPTIONS "CAREFULLY COMPOUNDED. rO .^Special attention given to PACKAGE ORDERS, and PRICES GUAP.AN TEED. Give ns a trial. HOLTZCLAW & GILBERT. C3-EOI5.C3-E pebby, IF-A.-Om SEOBGIA, PWRITITURE, FOB CASH OR ON INSTALLMENT. Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables Safes, Mattresses, Bureaus, etc. of all descriptions. ; O Complete Undertaking Department. VICK’S FLORAL GUILE F0R'.1890, JAMES VICK, SEEDSMAN, Rochester, N. Y. —New Calicoes, Ginghams, etc., at 1 S. L. Speight’s. —At a special session of the Court of Ordinary last Tuesday, Judge Houser granted a home stead to Mrs. Rebecca A. Roun tree, in accordance with the appli cation therdfor legally made and published. morning of April 7ih, instead of l ;ee P posted on Houston county been the custom of other judges. frames, —Moldings fi for sale by -J. H. ! ley, Ga. . X Fort Ya year wi be especially lively in politics, and our subscribers will get all the news. Subscribe now—only §1.50 a year when paid strictly in ad vance, ve a Complete Stock and >rtment of Commercial , and duplicate Macon or tlanta prices in this class of work. Satisfaction guaranteed. GIVE US A 1RL1L