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local news, Perry, Thursday, June 5. EADS, NEEL SCO. lirE HAVE now in store one o£ the VV largo3t and most complete stocks fine clothing, Mr. WALTER F. HOUSER, who has been witli us for tho past year, will be ■lail to wait on hia friends at our place. And Gents' to l>e found in any southern store. YOU CAN SET JUST WHAT YOU WANT AT THE EIGHT PBICE. DHL & AND FUR- CLOTHIERS, HATTERS NISHERS. 557 CHERRY ST., MACON, GA. -Patrons of the Variety Works can now shell their corn on the Power Sheller free of charge. For Sale or Rent. M.y commodious dwelling house and lot in Perry, on Academy street, is now for sale or rent. Terms reasonable. E. L. Dennard. Meal on hand at the Variety Works all the time. FINCHER BROTHERS, FORT VALLEY, GA. dealers is IKatcks, Jewelry, .Sidewalk Gleanings. ociii Ativi ai lowi, ant- County Grass is rapidly growing. Oar subsriptioo list increases. T ote a full and Gee ticket nest Saturday. —Mrs.L. F. Cater is at Daw son, visiting her mother. —The result of the primary will be known m Perry before 10 o’clock Saturday night Miss Allie Cook, recently of Gadsden, Alabama, is visiting friends in Perry. —Twenty five thousand tickets, or more, have been printed for our primary election.. —Mrs. Dr.- Z. Sims and her daughter,. Miss Susie, are in Barnesville, visiting relatives. —Mrs C. T. Goode and her son, Mr. Eli Goode, of Hawkiusville, spent last Sunday with friends in Perry. —In onr primary next Saturday a large nnmber of votes will be cast for Col. Tom. Hardeman for governor. —It is not likely that the pro posed consolation banqnet will be held. Enough responses have not been received. —Politics has materially in creased the letter mail of the Perry post-office during the last several weeks. —It is probable that some of our farmers will begin to “lay by” their corn crops this week, or the first part of uext week. —Mr. Mort. T. Davis, of Cbam- bersburg, Kentucky, was in Perry last Saturday and Sunday visiting his parents, Judge and Mrs. J. M. Davis. —We were shown Tuesday a vegetable curiosity, in the shape of a cucumber with a leaf grow ing out of it. It grew in Mr. J. W. Clash’s garden in Perry. —Corn and cotton never grew more rapidly in Houston county than during the last several weeks, and the prospect for good crops is exceptionally bright just now. •Theimprovements to Mr. D. D. Bateman’s dwelling on Ball street, now in progress, will mate rially enhance the appearance and and conveniences of the build- fcicai instruments, REPAIRING a SPECIALTY. —Hoe Handles for sale at the Variety Works. Corn in ear for sale by T. D. Gubb, near Perry^ for Fine —Leave your orders Western Beef ou Mondays and Wednesdays. r , C. H. Moore, Perry, Ga. Malcolm wTuR^Jr., No. 19,206. Those desiring the services of my registered Jersey Bull, Malcolm Wade, Jr., No. 19,266, can be ac commodated by calling at my f arm 4,3, miles east of Perry. Seivi fee $2.00: insurance, $2.60. . T. D. Gurr. ilfwant to bay fat hogs and beeves, C. H. Moore, Perry, Ga. sale Corn and Fodder for Apply at farm 2 miles from Perry otfjilayneville road, or address w. M. Boon, Perry, Ga. —Ice and choice Lemons always hand. C. H. Moore, Perry, Ga. Positively Last Call- 1 will be at Hunt’s Shop, May l9tk, a.m- Houston Eactory, May WlhiP.m. Esquire J S Bryant’s May ^Otk, a Faulk’s May20th,pm Bonaire, “ 21st a m Feagin, u “ P ® WeHston‘“ 22nd am York, “ “ - fl Hattie, “ 23rd am LaVilla, “ “ P m Byron, ““ 24th am Powers ville, May 24th p m Murph's, | 2641111111 Taylor’s u Henderson^ Kiobardsons Elko, . to « “ pm 27tli a m “ pm 28tb am “pm 29th am Perry J T D ttbSJdlth. Fort Valley tatinc tai return for the statistics lor the year andagnoultural Btacg^^ 1890. and trouble) to to retamalltho farm pro be prepared to return^H ^ year> ducts of on handi acreage and stock of W ^ Tax Receiver, H. L. Every person who desirea to ii r»n Houston county keep posted on for the Hoilj^V. This y - 6 - r IE ” "nilv lively’ iu politics, and be especially ^ iU P ge t all the S, ’SbS. Tow-only 81.50 So g*.?.** - vanee. ~ SCIIEDT3I.E PK«nv ‘“^"anaar. Leav^ FortVaUeyatll:^ * Arrive at Perry atlA.-u a. Leave P t?££rt Vafifeyil3:50 P. with especially- kind feelings, YORK UIGH SCHOOL. - Commencement Exercise*. A large force of hands are nnw at work ou the sidewalks and streets of Perry, and Marshall Touusley will soon have every thing in tip-top summer or der. -The census enumerators of Houston comity began their work last Monday and will continue to the finish within thirty days. They are all faithful and competent men. Mr. Cal. Barker, of near Bo naire, says his oat crop is the best he hag ever harvested, and that the prodnct of several acres will meas ure out about seventy-five bushels each. —To-night (Thursday) Miss Cornelia Smith will entertain a party other friends, by means of a progressive euchre party, at the residence of her father, Dr. J. B. Smith. ■It now seems to be a settled fact that the proposed extension of the Empire & Dublin railroad from Hawkiusville will come to Perry. The work of construction will soon commence at Hawkinsville. •Mr. W. H. Norwood has a lot of circulars concerning the veter ans reunion to be held at Chatta nooga in July next. These circu lars are for distribution, and any one desiring can secure one or more of them. —The stores in Perry are now closed every afternoon at 6 o’clock. The practice began last Monday, and continue in force until the first of August. Thus the clerks and merchants are allowed needed op portunity for recreation. —Gen. Anderson received tax returns at Perry Monday and Tuesday. To-day is his last ap pointment, at Fort Valley. He proceeds at once to fix up the di gests, and his books will be finally closed on or about the 20th inst. —We are informed that most of the watermelon growers of Hous ton county have disposed of all the melons they will raise this year at per car load, on the cars at shipping stations. This contract is with the vegetable and fruit ex change at Macon. —Contractor George W. Killen completed a new bridge across Mossy creek, on the Macon road, last Saturday. It was built by contract, in accord with a new plan furnished by Mr. Killen. We are informed that it is a first-class structure, and is very comely. Xhe Perry Rifles were the guests of the Macon Volunteers, when they attended the battallion parade at Macon last Thursday. The entertainment was exceptiona- bl v hospitable, and the Rifles, will ever remember In response to the pnblished announcement, between 300 and 500 people assembled iu tlie grove at York High School last Friday, to witness the closing exercises that had been arranged by Prof. E. E. Miller, the talented princi pal of the school. The academy building was not large enough to accommodate the audience, consequently a tempora ry stage was erected outside, against the west end of the house. This stage was enclosed above and on the sides with bagging, with draw cnrtain in front. The audi torium consisted of a large bush arbor, with seats underneath. This, howeverer, was not sufficient for all, and many were obliged to stand outside of the arbor. On the rear wall of the stage the legend “Education and Prog ress Inseparable” was emblazoned in evergreen letters on a pure white back-ground. The exercises were arranged to iilnstrate the truthfulness of this legend; The exercises began at about 8 o’clock, and continued through the morning, with a short recess. The examination of the pupils in the various studies proved con clusively that they had been well taught, that they are vei y in telligent children, and that there was no gammon in the examina tion. The speeches and recita tions were good, and the music, by a native string band, was decided ly piesing. The spelling bee was engaged in by nearly the entire school, and the children disclosed the fact that they are well versed in orthography. Each pupil was al lowed two trials, and gradually they stepped out of line as words were missed. Interest increased in intensity as the number of con testants decreased, and finally, of all the class, Miss Belle Hollemau stood aloue, the victor. Hon. H. A. Mathews, of Fort Valley, was then introduced, and in his address he eloquently es poused the cause of education in its broadest application, and to the fullest extent practicable. We regret our inability to make a spe cific report of the address. At the conclusion of the address the exercises of the school were suspended, and the good ladies of the community began arranging for dinner. Soon the invitation was given to all, and the hungry host began to appease their .appe tites. The dinner, consisting of everything needful, fish, barbe cued, baked and fried meats, breads, pies, custards, and a long and full line of other substantial and dainty edibles, was very taste fully arranged upon the tables beneath the spreading oaks. The several hundred people ate hearti ly, drank lemonade copiously, and, when all had enough, very much remained. The dinner was a tip top Houston county picnic affair, and better than that cannot be im agined. After dinner the examination exercises were resumed, and as during the morning, the pupils acquitted themselves with credit to their aptness to learn, and the ability of their preceptor to teach. We forbear mentioning names of pupils except those to whom prizes were awarded, for fear that incorrect comparisons might re sult. At the conclusion of the exam ination exercises, in the afternoon, the prizes were awarded, for great est excellence. Miss Carrie Scarborough;gener al deportment. Miss Gnssie Moore; punctuality. Miss Belle Holleraan; spelling— a medal. Master Oscar Watson; punctnal- thought to be iu an exceedingly critical c mdition. They received prompt attention from Drs. Thom as and Smith, nn<T were restored. Prof. Miller was Importuned not to attempt to carry oat the night programme, solicitude beiug felt for his condition, exhaustion and barns on one of his hands. He determined against this advice, and soon the curtains were again in place, and the concert began. The rendition of the exhibition programme occupied about three hours, and gave- general satisfac tion to the audience. There were speeches, dialogues, recitations, short dramas, etc. lat ws ^evident that the excitement caused by the fire had not entirely subsided, but the girls and boys on the stage acquitted themselves very credita bly, and the programme was nec essarily shortened. The occasion afforded a fall measure of enjoy ment. The occasion was pleasurable throughout, and it proved conclu sive^' that Prof. Miller is an ex cellent instructor. May York High School have many more such commencement occasions. Candidates were numerously present, and the dear citizens were persistently and almost continu ously interviewed. it)'. County Commissioner.'.’ Court. Commissioners’ Court for coun ty purposes met pursuant to ad journment, this June 2ud 1890. Preoent and presiding J. D. Martin, F. M. Houser, I. F. Mnrph and H. S. Feagin. The minutes of the last court were read and confirmed. Upon considering the petition of H. E. Murray and others, for a public road from the Dr. Edge- worth place, near Fort Valley, run ning east to A. J. Houser’s mill, and running through the lands of the Edgeworth estate, Mathews estate, J. O. Lilly, Holinshead es tate, through the lands of H. E. Murray, B. F. Murray, Jacob Hampton’s estate, or Mrs. Jacob Hampton, and through the lands of Mrs. Elizabeth Culp, and through the lands of A. J. Houser, stating that said road will be of public utility. It is therefore or dered that J. O; Lily, W. F. Wynne, and R. G. Blewster, road commissioners for the 9th district, examine into the matter, and if they find that such new road will be of public utility, to murk it out conformably to law, and make their report under oath, to this court, on the let Monday in July next, that it has been so laid out and marked. The petition to change the voting place from John B. Hunt’s, in the 10th district, to Tharp’s, in the same district, lies over nntil our next court. It is also ordered that the petition to change the votiug place from Bnsbyville, in the Up per 5th district, to Centerville, iu the same district, lie over until the 1st Monday in July next. It is ordered that Mahaly Holt and Robert Rice be allowed $1.00 per month each, out of pauper fund. On motion, permission was granted the Post Office Depart ment to place in the court house a mailing box, for the convenience of the public. On motion it was agreed that the salary of the clerk of this court be raised to $20 per month, includ ing April. - On motion court adjourned. J. M. Davis, C. C. C. Court of Ordinary. the Volunteers Certificats of special merit were also awarded the following pupils. Misses Maggie Thomas, Carrie Scarborough, Eva Frederick, Hattie Scarborough and Master Cliff Byrd. The examination exercises were concluded late in the afternooD, near 5 o’clock, and then, just as the sun was. sinking behind the west ern horizon, supper was annonced. That sapper was a second edition of the dinner, Complete in detail and appointment. Directly after sapper the final arrangements for the night exer cises were commenced. The head of an ignited match flew off, against the bagging that covered the stage, the flames spread quick ly, and the alarm of fire rang out Instantly the most; intense excite ment prevailed, and nnmbers of men and boys went to work zeal ously to stop the flame?. The lack of water in sufficient quantities rendered the work more difficult, but the bagging was finally strip ped from the frame) and the house was saved. In this fight against the fire, Prof. Miller and Mr. Taylor Brent, of Macon, became overheated by their exertions and the fire, and for a time they were The following business was transacted in the regular June term of the Houston Court of Or dinary last Monday, Judge J. H. Houser presiding. J. O. Sandefnr was appointed administrator on the estate of J. C. Morris, deceased. Mrs M. C. Morris was allowed a tw'elve months support from the estate of her deceased husband, J. C. Morris. Mrs. C. G. Anderson was grant ed twelve months support from the estate of her deceased hus band. Mrs. Sophronia Gurr was grant ed twelve months snpport from the estate of her deceased hus band. A. D. Skellie, administrator of T. J. Gurr, deceased, granted leave to sell realty belonging to said es tate. —A number of the candidates for the Senate and the House of Representatives were at Bonaire Tuesday, and at Fort Valley Wed nesday night, where they present ed their views On public qnestioas, in answer to requests from the people. We regret onr inability to report the meetiugs at greater length. Another meeting of the same character will be held Perry this afternoon (Thursday) to which the people generally are invited. This is the first time in a number of years that a speakin: campaign has been carried on. In accord with the action of the democratic executive committee of Houston county, a primary elec tion will be held next Saturday, the 7th of June, at the several pre ciucts in the county, to nominate candidates for the state senate, House of Representatiees, county offices, governor and state house officers. There are twenty-eight announced Houston candidates ip the field: Two for senator, 5 for representa tive (2|to be chosen), 1 for sheriff, 2 for clerk, 3 for receiver, 4 for collector, 2 for treasurer, 1 for sur veyor, 1 for corona! - , 8 for county commissioner (5 to be chosen). The state officers to be voted for are: Governor, secretary of state, atterney general, treasurer, comp troller general, commissioner of agriculture. The election will be conducted as general elections are held, ex cept that the presence of the jus tice of the peace is not necessary. At least one of the members of the executive committee of each, dis trict most be present as a mana ger at each precinct in the district wherein he resides. Auy one furnishing liquor to any: one else on that day will vio late a special law concerning pri mary elections. It is not onr desire to say one word in the way of advice concern ing the vote to be polled for sena tor, legislators or connty officers, except that every voter should cast his ballot for the men whom he be lieves are the best capacitated to perform the duties of the offices. As to the state ticket, especially the office of governor, we think the action taken is “rather previ ous.” There is but one positively an nounced as a candidate for govern or, and the campaign may not be practically open. There are other names mentioned, and it wonld be well, we believe, for every citizen to vote truly for his first choice for governor. The vote for senator will not be consolidated by onr county com mittee, but will be referred to the executive committee of the 23rd senatorial district This vote will be consolidated with the vote of Crawford and Taylor when those counties take like action. The other ballots will be .consoli dated by our county executive com mittee at 12 o’clock m., next Mon day at Perry. Those candidates re ceiving the highest number of votes will be declared the nomi nees of the democratic parly of Houston county. These men will be good men and true democrats, and will be elected at the regnlar elections to follow. The work to be done next Satur day will embrace that of three days in 1888. On June 6th 1888, oar represen tatives were nominated, and the total vote was 795. The vote for senator and county officers was 1,131, on July 4th. Delegates to the gubernatorial convention were chosen later, by mass meeting. Delegates to the gubernatorial convention will be appointed by onr county executive committee, in accord with the choice expressed by the voters next Saturday. So far the campaign has been conducted decently and in order, and we hope and believe it will so continue to the finish. The lesult will not necessarily bring humiliation to any one, though defeat may be his portion. No ties of friendship should be strained or broken; certainly de feat will not render a candidate less worthy as a man or citizen. Of the candidates in the field in Houston, 15 will be nominated, and 13 will be defeated. Every one hopes to be on the big side. . Every democrat should vote, and vote according to his best jadg- Arrangements.have been made for a correct report to be sent promptly to Perry from each pre cinct, and it is confidently expect ed that the complete result of the primary will be known here before 10 o’clock Saturday night. The spring term of the Houston High School at Perry, will be con cluded on Friday of next week, the 13th inst. On Monday Prof. Dew will be gin the examination of his classes, and the examination will continue tlirongh tho wees. The examina tions will be written, and the pur pose is more to determine the indi vidual standing of each pnpil in the several studies, than to make a public exhibition. These exercises are not especially intended for the public, though all persons who will are cordially invited to attend. The usual hoars of the school will be observed through the week, and the pupils other than the class to be examired each day will pur sue the regnlar course ofstudy. On Friday night, (13th) the commencement exercises will take place. These exercises have been arranged for the benefit of the pu pils and the entertainment of the public, and all are cordially in vited to attend* The programme is being care fully arranged, end will afford pleasure to all. it will consist of recitations, drills, music, songs, etc., and the participants will be the smaller pupils almost entirely. The programme in detail has not been made known to ns, bnt we are assured thatit will be iu no degree tiresome, but agreeable to all iu ev ery respect The vacation to follow will extend to about September 1st, when the school will be re-opened. Prof. W. B. Dew has been re-elected princi pal, and we presume Misses Dew and Gresham will again be his as sistants. We are satisfied that this term has proven that the adoptiou of the public school system for Perry was wise, and we daresay it will grow in the estimation of the people. We have in store on OaxM’oII Street, a choice stock oi Jewelry, Watches, I Clocks. Spectacles, Table and Pocket *"uutzery, Sslrerware and Sewing Machine Attachments. {ffnstr=C;lass Goods at Lowgst !?!ric©s* S3-Bepair work on Watches. Jewelry, etc., done promptly .and well. NELSON & JOBSON, Perry, Ga. Honston Veterans, Perry Ga., June 3rd, 1890. Persuant to last adjournment the Houston County Confederate Vet erans Association met at the court house in Perry this day, for the purpose of furthering and perfect ing arrangements for the reunion at Chattanooga Tenn., on 4th July next. Information up to noon being not very definite, the following resolution was passed and ordered published in the Houston Home Journal and the Fort Valley En terprise, to-wit. “All persons desiring and intend ing to attend the said reunion, will hand in their names to the president, W. H. Norwood, by the 20th of June, he being empowered and authorized by this association to make all arrangements, so soon as obtainable, for transportation, tents, etc., and to publish any in formation he may hereafter re ceive that may may be of interest to the visiting public.” Association adjourned sine die. W. H. Norwood, C. H. Moore, Pres. Ass’t. Sec. —Mr. T. T. Martin, besides be ing the clever and efficient fore man of the Perry Manufacturing Company, is a workman of invent ive genius. He has quite recently invented a contrivance that does away with the hard hand and ham mer labor in setting the rivets in curry-combs. His invention con sists of an attachment to one of the machines by which two rivets are set at one pressure of the foot. —We have often heard of eggs containing two yolks, but now Honston has broken the record. On the 23rd of May, this year, Mrs. Columbus Self, of near Ech- econnee, was braking some eggs to make cake, and was very much surprised to find one containing three distinct yolks. The anther, ity for this is good, and it is now in order for some one to beat it, if it can be done. -The first cotton bloom we have hoard of this season was seen on Mr. E. L. Dennard’s Bowdre plan tation, at Tivola, abont a week ago. Mr. J. D. Taylor is the manager of this farm. Mr. J. A. Hickson, who also reports blooms, says that the earliest he has ever known them before was on the eighth of June, and that in that year he marketed a bale of cotton on the 5th of August. He thinks that the"early appearance of the bloom indicates that the harvest will be correspondingly early. —We are satisfied that onr farm ers are becoming more and more prosperous, and that to their own sensible energy and economical management is this fact dae. —A lady’s toilet ismot complete unless she uses Shepard’s B. B. Cologne. The perfume remains after using—long and lasting, fra grant and delicate. SPRING GOODS! SPRING GOODS! SPRING STOCK is rapidly coming id, and I am showing some BEAUTIFUL GOODS AT VERY LOW PRICES! -A-ll tHaJi j^ToTreltles White Goods. Dress Goods. Gliallios. Ginghams, Prints, Scrims, etc., Table ask, Doilies and Towels. NICE LOT OF CASS.1MERS FOE MEN AND BOYS. SHOES FOR EVERYBODY. TINWARE AND HARDWARE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION - I keep constantly on hand all stuplo and domestic Dry Goods and Groceries. Call and examine, and get prices No tronblo to show goods. PERRY, GEORGIA. A. Willlns; Suicide. grieff the empty chair at the table, the Life Insurance cannot compensate for fire-side, and in the office. Why not enjoy life when the fortune is made? What is good to-morrow, must be better to-day. Begin in time to build up your system and spirits, and dispel disease by taking some wholesome and harmless alterative. There is nothing so good for Catarrh, Rheumatism, overworked system, and all blood affections, as 'ould jfou ljd<e rawed vi!s!iiy? your port tjpcriunly? >n^lh regained, — h relumed, iffitoil le jigMlyvifggh I Testimonials Eiruisguaji, Ala., Oct. 23, '89. Mr. John B. Garrett, Sec’y and Treat. TV. IF. O. Co. Dear Sir:—Having given your W. W. C. a thorough trial, I can cheer- Liver Troubles. It has done mo more good than a barrel of so- called remedies, and I feel nice a new man. I pronounce it the tree and only elixir of life. Yours very gratefully, A. W. P.EXTLKY. W. W. C. for-sale by ail druggists. Manufactured by Wooldridge’s Wonderful Core Co., Columbus, Ga. THE SOUTHERN MUTUAL Building and Loan Association. m Home Ofiice, Atlanta, Georgia. ATTTHOBIZED CAPITAL, $5,000,000. STOCK TAKEN TO DATE, $1,500,000. ^"■Subscriptions 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 MAT BECOME MEMBERS, and secure the benefits of loans at a low rate of interest. A.S an Investment, there is nothing in the financial world to equal it Yon. Want to Build a Home, this association will build it for you on easier terms than paving rent. -A. Branch Association has been organized in Periy. See the liocal Agent at once and take stock. Borrowers are treated, “First come, first served.’ So it is to the interest of those who contemplate borrowing to snbscribo at onco' D. D. BATEMAN, Local Agent, Perry, Ga. C3-EOHG-EI PERRY, _lr J -A.TJX. 7 GEORGIA, -DEADER IN- FTTRlSriTirBE, FOR CASH OR ON INSTALLMENT, Parlor Suits, Chamber Suits, Bedsteads, Chairs, Tables Safes, Mattresses, Bureaus, etc, of all descriptions. Dec89 Complete Undertaking Department. fiuutcmt'iH. til®mms, § GENERAL HOUSE-FURNISHER, 572 CHERRY STREET, MACON, GEORGIA. Refrigerators, Water Coolers, Fly Fans, Etc. A FULL LINE OF CROCKERY, GLASS-WABE, TIN-WARE, AND CUTLERY—THE BEST. ExceMbr’andfCapitola Cook stoves and Ranges. © REDDING & BALDWINf MAG ON, GrA. ■m wm —The readers of the Home Joubnal wjll be given valuable in formation concerning “What to Wear, and Where to Get It,” if they will visit the elegant clothing establishment of-Redding & Bald win, Third Street, Macon, Ga. These gentlemen have in store an exceptionally large and choice stock of clothing and gents’ fur nishing goods, of best quality and latest styles. They will sell ex ceedingly low down for cash. See their advertisement. CLOTHIERS ARB Flff /DLL STOCK OF SUITS A LARGE LINE OF Hats andUnderwear, Shirts and ISTeck-wef To Town Taxpayers. UmbreUas, Rubber Goods and Overcoats. Call on them, and you will find goods and prices to suit you. REDDING & BALDWIN, 368 Second Street, Macon 0 The taxpayers of Perry are here by notified that the tax books of said town will be open from the 10th of June to the loth of July, for the purpose of receiving re turns of taxable property for this year. Office at law office of Judge H. M. Holtzclaw. J. B. Clabk, Clerk. 0.P.&B.E. MANUFACTURERS OF AND DE SASH. DOORS, BLINDS. MANTELS,PAINTS, OIL, LIME, —Try Lamar’s Diarrhoea Mix ture if you find that you can’t get relief from other ho.wel medicines. -AND- Snbscribje for the Home Journal. wmmxmv hardware MACON, - - r - - - Qj Avrivf .