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LOCAL NEWS,
Perry,- Thursday, March 30.
Sidewalk Gleanings.
\ LOCAL SEWS OP TOWS AND COUNTY.
,—Superior Court next Monday
S—Court of Ordinary Dext Mon-
pay.
—County Commissioners’ Court
next Monday
—Sheriffs sales before ’the’cour t
house door next Tueday.
—Cotton planting will probably
be commenced in Houston next
week.
—Barring au April freeze, an
abundant fruit crop in Houston is
assured.
—Ripe strawberries were gath
ered on The Home Journal prem
ises last Tuesday.
—So far as we know, an orator
for Memorial Day .at Perry has not
yet been selected.
—It would not be out of order
for the officers of the Perry Public
Library to hold a meeting.
—Mrs. L. E.. Cater returned
home last Monday evening from a
visit to relatives in Atlanta. ,
—Dr, F. E. Taft, aftec spending
several weeks here, left Perry yes
terday for his home at Pittsburg,
Pa.
—We have on file a short origi
nal poem on “Evolution.” It will
be published in the Home Journal
next week.
—Rev. J. C. Brewton, pastor of
the Perry Baptist church, will fill
his regular appointment at Una-
dilla next Sunday.
—Mrs. F. A. McCarroll, who had
been.visiting her sister, Mrs. N. P.
Miller, left Perry last Tuesday for
her borne at Nashville , Tenn.
—The heavy rains of last Friday
and Saturday retarded farm work
again; and may cause a second
planting of corn in some localities.
— The mpouifes say that frost,
perhaps a freeze, may be expected
to appear on April 1st, next Satur
day. The moon will be full that
day.
—Mr. J. T. Ohllaway, of- Macon,
spent last SnndSy in Perry, visit
ing the family of his son-in-law
and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. J. A.
Riley.
—During court the editor will
be fully prepared to receive* and
receipt for auy or all money due*
the Home Journal. He needs it
in his businss.
-^Messrs., L. F. Cater and W. G.
Day returned home last Saturday
from New York, where they pur
chased extensive stocks of spring
and summer goods.
—Vegetation hereabout is ex-
trdmelj? backward about coming
forward,. The trees are especially
slothful in putting forth their
•leaves. Early garden truck will
be late this spring.
—Col. J. F. Troutman, of Fort
Valley,-went to Washington City
last week, ahd formally applied
for'U. S. marshalship of the
southern district of Georgia. His
endorsements are strong, and on
them he rests his case.
—Mr. Frank C. Tounsloy, re
cently of Forsyth, is in Perry vis
iting the family of his uncle, Mr.
L. sj Tounaley. On the 22d oE
April he will go to Chicago and as
sume the duties of Secretary of the
• World’s Fair Souvenir Coin Com-
paOy. • ;
—Nearly alTfhe Houston veter
ans "entitled to pensions from the
Btate of ' Georgia have received
their moafey. The list of pension
ers i is exceedingly small in com
parison witfi the number of Hous
ton ..soldiers who served through
therwar.
The cards are out for the mar-
ridge of Mr. E. i ‘E. King to Miss.
Jrflta D imour, on the 5th of April.
They Will comedown to Porry next
city, and that eveuiug a reception
iu> s their honor will be given at the
residence of Gapt. and Mrs: F. M-
King, parents of the groom.
—In our County Court last Mon
day, Chris Watson was convicted
of stealing a pistol from Mr. W. A,
Dunbar, and sentenced to pay a
fine of $40, or serve 12 mouths on
the chaingang. This is the negro
with whom Mr. Dunbar had trou
ble in Macon about ten days ago.
—-Ool. -0. C. Duncan stole a
march on his Perry friends last
week. He left-home ostensibly on
A tragedy' resulting from the
beating and shooting of a negro by
white cap* about two months ago
occurred about two miles north of
Fort Valley, on Mr. S. H. Bassett’s
farm last Saturday night. Mr.
Wm. Hatchett, a citizen of Craw
ford county, was killed by a negro.
Ah inquest was held Sunday
morning, Justice Wynne presid
ing. The verdict declared the kill
ing to be justifiable homicide, and
that it was done by either Bill
Brown, DonglaBs Taylor or Clark
Taylor.
The evidence was substantially
as follows:
Saturday' afternoon Mr. Marion
Bryant met Bil^ Brown and told
him that he must quit telling that
he (Bryant) was one of the white
caps, and that he; intended to kill
him, or beat him severely. It was
further said that Bryant said he
would be after Brown that night.
At about 11 o'clock Saturday night
Mr. Bassett was awakened by ne
groes, who told hito the white caps
were coming. Sir. Bassett went
out, and told-the negroes to get be
hind the well. Several men were
seen coming. Mr. Bassett recog
nized Bryant's voice, and told hini
not to come any further. The men
came on, Mr. : Bassett caught hold
of Bryant, and Hatchett was shot
just as he passed J)y the well. It
was said that the first shots were
fired by the men among whom
Hatchett was. This was denied
by Bryant aud Yann, another of
the party. They said they were
firjd upon by the negroes without
provocation, while; they were pass
ing along the. road going toward
Fort Valley.
The ball that killed Hatchett
was evidently shot-from a musket.
It entered the left breast, passed
through the heart and out the right
side,'and "then through the boxing
of the well.
Bryant and Yann were first ar
rested by Marshal Cooper, of Fort
Valley, but were released aEter the
coroner’s inquest waB held. Sheriff
Cooper want up to Fort Valley
Sunday morning, and with a war
rant in his possession he again ar
rested Bryant and Yann. They
were chargp with assault with in
tent to murder, and were placed on
commitment trial Monday morn
ing before Justices Branham and
Wynne. They were bound over to
the Superior court, the boud for
Bryant being $1,000, ana that for
Yann $500.
Intense excitement prevailed
throughout Saturday night and
Sunday, but we are told that the
general sentiment of the people is
that the killing was entirely justi
fiable.
'None of the negroes have been
arrested.
A crowd visited the house of Bill
Brown Sunday night, ast he tracks,
the broken door and the disarrang
ed furniture indicated. :It is sup
posed that bodily harm was intend
ed, but through fear the negro and
his family had gone elsewhere to
spend the night. Further trouble
is expected to result from this trag
edy; . "
Womans Missionary Society.
The ladies of the Missionary and
Parsonage Aid Societies are-cor-
diaily invited to meet at the Par
sonage on nextjMonday afternoon
at three o’clock. We do desire a
full attendance in order especially
that the aid society may * be reor
ganized. We will be glai to have
any come, old or^oung, of either
church. iPlease takehold oE this
great work, and let us not only try
to do good to ourselves, but also,
to our Heavenly Father bestows
many blessings on as and bar home,
so let us follow His example m
benefiting others in distant lands;
and by thus doing we will be
crowned, heirs of eternal life, aud
each have a crown bedecked with
many stars which will shine in the
glory world far more brightly than
that which illumines onr earthly
homes.'
Lovingly, Your President,
M. G. C.
HOUSTON SUPERIOR COURT.
The spring term of Houston Su
perior coart will be convened at
Perry next Mouday, April 3rd,
with Jadge- C. L Bartlett on the
bench.
We are uot officially, informed
concerning the exact hour wheu
court will open, but jurors, wit
nesses aud others at interest should
be on hand at the usual hour in
the morning for court to. open. N
Judge Bartlett is not a stranger
in Houston Superior court, as he
served as solicitor general just
prior to the election of "Capt J. L.
Hardeman. He is thoroughly
qualified for the position, and we
are told he strictly enforces all the
roles governing the court
Immediately after the organiza
tion of the coart next Monday, in
accordance with an order passed at
the last October term, there will
be memoaial exercises in honor of
Judge H. M. Holtzclaw and Col.
W. C. Winslow, late members of
the bar.
The officers of the courtj are
ready, and there is nothing in
sight to hinder progress. Clerk
Edwards informs us that there are
85 civil causes on the dockets
available for trial. These capses
have been set for trial daring the
first week, 15 for each ■ day except
Saturday, and ten for that day.
There are 13 Superior Court
prisoners in jail, aud about 50 oth
ers are out on bond.
The business thus outlined will
be sufficient to occupy the court
for two full weeks.
Nearly all the criminal cases are
for misdemeanors, with none for
murder, two for assault with intent
to murder, and one or two for bur
glary.
MOSSY HILL.
ELKO ETCHINGS.
—Messrs R. C. Wilder’s Son,
Macon, Ga. t have au advertismeut
in this issne. They manufacture,
Sash, Door, Blinds, Brackets, and
sell all kinds of^builders’ supplies.
These gentlemen know their bus
mess thoroughly, through expe
rience, and serve their customers
faithfully at lowest prices for first-
class goods. Parties who expect to
build houses will do'well lo confer
with this firm.
—Mr Frank M. Houser, of
Macon,was in Perry from Satrrday
noon to Monday noon, visiting the
family of his father, Judge J. H.
Houser. Frank is again with the
Julian Dry goods, establishment,
where he will be glad to see and
serve his friends.
—Mr. Forrest. Edwards, of
Macon* was in Perry last Sunday
anp Monday, visiting his parents,
Mr. and *Mrs. M. A. Edwads.
Foriest is with the Clothing houae
of Eads, Neel and Co, and will be
glad to see and serve his friends
at all times.
—We earnestly insist that every
person attending Court next week
who is indebted to the Home" Jour
nal will come forward and settle.
We have special need for every
cent due us.
—An article concerning Tax
ation, written by “Duplin,” will be
published on the first page of this
paper next week; .
AT HOME AGAIN.
W. J. & C. J. Julian having ef
fected a settlement with their cred
itors, I take pleasure in announc
ing to my friends that I have again
been employed by them as sales
man. I will, as heretofore, be de
lighted to serve all who need any
thing in the way of dry goods and
notioQs. Respectfully,
Frank M. Houser,
606 and 608 Cherry Stree*,
Macon, Ga.
LOST.
A Gold Badge of Sigma Nu
Fraternity, jeweled with pearls and
diamonds, with my name (T. A.
Coleman) oa back of it. The find
er will be highly rewarded by re
turning it to the owner. •
T. A. Coleman,
Cnadilla, Ga.
Tax Receiver’s Notice.
I will be at Perry on April 5th,
6th uud 7th, on' first week of Su
perior court, for the purpose of re
ceiving tax returns for state and
county for the present year. Tax
payers will be required to give in
their lands by number and district.
Wiley Eeverett, T. R.
March 22,1893. ~
Cows, Corn, Etc.
Two good milch cows, 200 bush-
tisement on the editorial page of i els oE corn, 3,000 poauds of, fodder,
this paper. j 250 bushels of extra good cotton
’ ~~ “VjT ” „ iseed for planting, and field peas,
-The letter o[ Senator George.^ rrf ^ for8ale
*n/iarninrr Hta nnHnn nnranrra rmn. 1
—It is good to advise people to
take the right way. It is better to
heed that- advice. Sncb advice -is
givenJjy Charles Wachtel, Macon,
Ga. At his Clothing Store, 515
Cherry street t Macon, Ga., Mr.
Wachtel and his clerks will illus
trate the speqjlks^merits of this ad
vice, and show a stock of season
able clothing that cannot be sur
passed in Georgia. See the adver-
I wish to say to my friend from
the Center that indeed it has been
tod hot for me. The high price of
meat with the grease pressed ont
of it before offered for sale makes
the times so hot that I am obliged
to be out of bell by 4 o’clock every
morning, and git up and get in the
cool breeze as I never got before.
On last Friday at 12 o’olock the
Hill was' visited by the heaviest
and most damaging rain of years
For several hours the rain came
down in perfect sheets,and ip some
places the hail was very heavy.
Corn was generally coming np
nicely, but from the heavy rain it
is feared now that the stands will
be bad, as the corn was heavily
sanded.
All this newspaper talk about
the farmers preparing for a large
cotton crop is simply bosh. It is
very easy to understand why there
is more guano being sold than
usual. The farmers were unfortu
nately enticed to sell their cotton
seed, and have purchased guano to
maunre all crops. Senator Colquitt
has wisely said that all the farm
ers wanted was to'be let aloue. Of
course there are those in every
neighborhood who will always
plant all cotton. These same par
ties would not hesitate to hook
their neighbor’s cows or sheep.
For that reason they are not relia
ble criterions for the papers to be
judging the country by. In this
neighborhood the farmers cut down
their cotton crops to half last year,
and have nothing to regret by it.
Every one whom I have interview
ed assures me he will not plant an
acre of cotton more to the mule
this year.
X promised not long ago to make
a showing for the farmers of this
community on their crops last year.
Hon. J. W. Wimberly only plant
ed 10 acres of cotton to the male,
and made a bale weighing 500
pounds to every, acre. His corn
crop averaged 350 bushels to the
plow. Besides this he housed the
greatest abundance of peas, pota
toes and forage crops. He also
killed enough pork to ruu his farm
this year.
Judge H. J. Brown, on the next
place, divided his crop more equal
ly, and made 13 bales to the plow
and 250 bushels of corn.
Mr. James T. Haddock,who runs
two plows, has sold 150 bushels of
corn,' 3,000 pounds of foddee, 75
bushels of peas and 200 pounds of
hams, saving, of course, a plenty
of everything for home use.
On Mr. C. A. Thurmond’s farm
the cotton crop was <?ut down 125
acres, yet that great farmer made a
splendid cotton crop; also for sale
corn, potatoes and forty thousand
pounds of hay, besidesthe best
backhand hooks ever put on the
market.
Johnson Brown, colored, made
22 bales of cotton with two plows,
and hid oat some corn, peas and
taters.
Barrel Fitzgerald, col., averaged
10 bales to the plow, and plenty of
corn, etc., to run his farm the
present year.
Dave says he is also in it. He
made four bale's last year, but
ginned and packed, five, and will
get as much corn daring the year
as those who made the greatest
abundance.
Napoleon Bonaparte Porter, who
farmed on shares last year with the
Rev. Pat Gorman, says he did not
make enough of anything to share,
or leastwise he got the share and
the Reverend Pat got the crop.
I am also proud to say that the
great majority of the farmers on
the Hdl are not in the ‘least trou
bled as to what the new adminis
tration will do, nor are they asking
any favors, but staying at home
making the dust fly or stirring the
mud. *
Spring is fairly open: The woods
are full of wild flowers. The next
things-on deck will be the mew cali
co dresses, picnics, pretty girls and
red bags.
I see advertised for sale a new
doable action spring bath I have
an idea I would like one. Have
any the neighbors any experience
with them?
.... ...
next we heard of him be was in 17- .-j ^ . .®. • i market prices. Apply to me on
.. . “ “ “ aihshed on the first page of this pa-:
Washington City. It is reported! i s worthy of careful perusal. ! farm near Thurmond s mill, or to
that be “may be provided for by! jjig advice should be followed by ^ r - F- Houser at Perry.
Mr. Cleveland in some good place.”' oar farmers.
A. Hickson.
—STRAYED.—An iron gray
horse male, blind -in .right eyp,
white on hips. He escaped from
me Sunday night at church in
Lower Fifth Diet. Any informa
tion thankfully received.
Address, Ned Kendrick,
In care of E. S. Wellons,
Perry, Ga.
Perry Municipal Election. '
The voters of the tewn of Perry
are hereby officially notified that
file annual election for a Mayor
and' six Aldermen pf the town of.
Perry, to serve during the ensuing
year, will be held on Saturday, the
7th day of April, 1893.
G. W. Killen, Mayor.
C. G. Duncan, Jb., Clerk.
Perry, Ga., March 15th, 1893.
I WANT,
D LOOK AX MY
NEW SPRING # SUMMER GOODS.
-Everybody to come rx axd look at my-
They are here, or on the way, and-we want to show them and
give you prices below all' competition.
A JOB LOT MEN'S and BOYS' PIES aud CAPS,
OXFORD, TIES in H SIZES, StCftPBS and COLORS.
STOCKINGS TO MATCH.
THREE OF A KIND.
The Fort Valley Leader publish
ed the following, last Friday:
Nothing that happens in or
around Fort Valley surprises the
outside world. The town has been
famous for twin babies for some
years past, but that is now a small
thing for, yesterday morning, Mrs.
B. C. Holt presented her husband
with triplets—three girl babies,
The little misses are fine babies,
perfect in form, and are as lively as
can be, with voices equal to any
Georgia baby. Mrs. Holt and the
babies are doing finely and the fa
ther’s happiness is bonndless, al
though he .would have preferred
one a boy, then he could have
named them Grover, Frankie and
Ruth. He says he is not much put
out though, as he can call them
Rosa Cleveland, Frankie Cleve
land and Ruth Cleveland, Holt.
A FULL STOCK OF STANDARD DRESS GOODS, DRY
GOODS, NOTIONS, HATS, SHOES, HARD
WARE AND GROCERIES.
L. F. CAT E R, Perry, Ga.
BY FARMER.
Elko is here, though somewhat
dilapidated by the tornado. On
last Friday about noon the inlinb
i^nts of Snow heard a popping,
cracking noise, and ou looking,
thought the woods were ou firep
bnt soon learned that the r dreaded j ^^ q gg ^ g* G
enemy of timber and houses was' „
on hand. It partly destroyed one ONE DRESS IN EACH
mdn’s premises aud then rose, do
ing no farther damage.
From all information a cyclone,
or tornado, lasts about three' sec
onds, always attended with fire, as
the headlight of Nancy Hanks;
burns pine straw, or scorches it so
that all one has to do is to touch a
match and 'it burns. Now, it ap
pears from such evidence and the
enormous power, that electricity is
the leadinng factor in the great de
struction done. The people are
becoming a little nervous when
they see a wind cloud.
Mr. Henry Whidby has built a
new store since theVvclone passed
through, and is now beenpying it.
The Sunday schools have pre-
pared to have an Easter service in
the chapel at Elko next Sunday
evening at 8 o’clock. There will
be singing, recitations, aud btiild-
ing the Temple by small children.
This last mentioned exercise will
be especially interesting; each lit
tle fellow does his part in building
the Temple. All who come will be
pleased and strengthened.
The Elko Dramatic Club will
soon present a most attractive
play, entitled “The Deacon.” If
well readered, as we hope it will
be, it would be well for such as are
very easy to laugh to have their
vest buttons examined before leav
ing home.
Onr people are ready to plant
everything they are going to plant,
cotton, cane and watermelons.
PIECE.
SPRING GOODS! NEW GOODS!
1 liavejust received a frill and complete line of
SPRING AND SUMMER GOODS
of the latest Novelties of the season, such as
China Silks, Tndia Mulls, Dotted Swiss Mulls, Knotted Swiss Mulls, Dimities, all
styles of Muslins and light goods for the summer of every description.
I have as pretty a line of White Goods as can be seen in the town; a nice lot of
light-weight Coats and Vests, and a beantiful line of Straw Hats.
Besides these, my stock in other lines is fnll and complete, such as
STAPLE AND FANCY GROCERIES,
HARDWARE, TINWARE, CROCKERY and GLASSWARE,
and almost anything that can be carried in a general stock. Call and see
me, and I will satisfy yon with nice goods and low prices.
L. M. PAUL. Perry, Georgia.
C 0 Iff E l ”
You’ll Get For The Cash
Crockery and Household Goods for
Sale at New York Cost.
The Oubbedge stock in Macon
at assignee’s sale. Staple goods at
your own price. If you buy $20
worth of goods at New York cost
will pay your fare to Macon and
return. Large stock* and the goods
must go. Come right up to Ma
con, and have your fare paid going
and coming.
G. R. Glenn, Assignee
• for C. H. Cubbedge.
New Millinery,
My stock of Spring Millinery is
now ready for inspection, and sale.
Everything new. All the latest styles
l -■ ?-•/
HATS and BONNETS,!
•st
and all the newest notions for ladies.
Ribbons and Flowers from the most
artistic makers.
The ladies are cordially invited to
call and examine my goods and
prices before purchasing elsewhere.
FINE HArS A SPECIALTY.
Respectfully,
Mrs. F. E. NORWOOD,
Havis Building, corner Washing
ton Avenue and Main Street,
FERRY, GEORGIA.
1
Ripans Tabules; pleasant laxative.
j> Dozen Bars Laundry Soap for 25 cents. (
20 pounds of Rice for $1.00.
2 pounds Arbuckle’s Roasted Coffee for 55 cents.
15 pounds Sugar for $1.00
36 .pounds Pearl Grjts for $1.00
2 pound package best Oat Meal for 25 cents.
AND
ALL OTHER GROCERIES
at the LOWEST£posrible prices.
tot
You can also get Men’s and Ladies’ Shoes, and all kinds
of Notions and Dry Goods at startlingly low prices.
C. C. DUNCAN, Jr.,
Perry, Ga.
. . BUIST’S PRIZE MEDAL . .
If you want to keep healthy this spring
and summer have a good garden, eat fresh
vegetables and not so much meats. . The
way to have a good garden is to buy what
you know to be fresh
“PRIZE MEDAL GARDEN SEEDS;”
I buy fresh Seeds every season, and do
not sell on commission. Call early, and I
will teach you how to garden.
Dr. L. A. FEDDER, Druggist,
Perry, Georgia.
F. A/ JOBSON,
• «- • •y , -ri-i , tT-y"n
«II111%
G-eorgrisu.
W ILL do all kinds of repair work oq Watches, Clocks, Guus, Eistols, and
Machinery of any kind. , .
- • *
Satsifactory Work; Moderate Prices.
PERRY ZERO TEL
Pbsby,
y - '■ •
C. H MOORE, Proprietor.
POLITE ATTENTION GIVEN ALL GUESTS COMFORTABLE
ROOMS. TABLE SUPPLIED WITH THE BEST
„ EDIBLES THE MARKET AFFORDS.
#sr
KATES: $2.00PEK
Liberal reduction by tha week, or by
DAY.
the month.