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municipal Election.
The annual election for a mayor
and six aldermen of Perry, to serve
one year was held last Saturday.
There were two tickets in the
field and the work done was spir
ited during the election as weil as
for several days before.
The defeated ticket was,
For Mayor—G- W. Killen.
For Aldermen —R. N. Holtzclaw,
L. S. Tounsley, J. J. Marshburn,
J. H. King, E. Bagin.
The sncceasful ticket, as follows:
For Mayor—W. C- Davis.
For Aldermen—J. EL Honser,
Dr. J. B. Edge, Dr. R. L. Cater,
C. H. Moore, B. H. Andrew, J. P.
Cooper.
Mr. B H. Andrew was on both
tickets
The majority for the new ticket
was large. The total vote polled
was 133.
The new board was sworn in and
organized Monday aftei noon.
Mr. G. A. Miller is marshall.
Mr. C. C. Duncan, Jr., is clerk.
Mr. B. G. Schilling, scalesman.
If there were any unpleasant
ness in the contest, they should
be eradicated. Tuere is not enough
in any of the offices to pay for the
loss of the friendship of any good
man.
The newly elected are worthy
and competent, and the affairs of
the town will be properly managed
Death of Mrs. Hill.
Mrs. Mariah Goode Hill died at
the home of her son-in-law and
daughter, Judge and Mrs. J. Pal
mer in Perry last Thursday, and
the interment was in the burial
ground at the Hill homestead
about 4 miles northwest of Perry.
Mrs. Hill was a daughter of Dr.
and Mrs. Eowler Holt, and was
born at Bainbridge, Ga., on Sep
tember 13th, 1835. She was mar
ried to Mr. James A. Hill in 1855,
and they lived at Americas until
1865, when they moved back to
Houston coanty. For the last
eight years she has lived in Macon,
where she moved a short while
after the death of her husband.
She was the mother of nine
children, six of whom survive her;
Mrs. Joseph Palmer of Perry,
Mrs. C. A. Lamar of Atlanta. Mrs.
W.H. Ezell, Jof Byron, Mrs. W. B.
Powers, Misses Mattie and Fannie
Hill of Macon. A consistent mem
ber of the Methodist church since
1853, Mrs. Hill’s life was in strict
accord with her professed Christi
anity. She was truly a good and
noble woman in every respect, and
she enjoyed the affectionate confi
dence of all who knew her. High
ly edneated, refined in manners,
kind in disposition,highly intellec
tual, she filled her place in life
with pleasant grace, winning
friendship wherever she formed
an acquaintance.
A truly good woman has been
called to her eternal reward, aud
the tenderest sympathy of their
many friends is with the bereaved
ones.
__ _ - uuuiiiittic tile uuuuiy uuiuci a
company will be at once orgamzed | an4 EepreseotatiTes of Houston
county.
j at Perry.
—Several Perry gardens are fur
nishing strawberries enongh for
home use.
—Misses Kate and Lacy Felder,
are visiting relatives at Albany
and Americas.
—Several thoasand primary elec
tion tickets have been printed at
this office this week.
The candidates are men known
throughout the county, who would
serve faithfully to the best of their
ability, if elected.
The integrity nor intelligence of
any one of them could be success
fully attacked, and a measure of
merit attaches to each one of them.
In making the choice between
We have had that long looked
for rain, which was so badly need-
ed ail over the country, and you
may rest assured it was highly ap
preciated by the good people
every where.
The school is progressing fine
ly in attendance, health of the stu
dents good.
We know of no sickness in the
community, crops in good order
and the people hard down at work,
trying to make plenty of hog and
them, the main point to be consid- j hominy in case of war .with Spain.
Little children of Perry found j ered is: which candidate is best
qualified to perform the duties of
the office. It should not matter
whether he is in and desires to
stay in, or is oat and desires to get
in. These offices were not created
that a certain number of men
might draw comfortable salaries
from the county treasury, bat that
the business of the coanty should
be performed efficiently, promptly
and in good form.
“A word to the wise is sufficient”
and a word from the wise should be
sufficient, bat you ask, who are the
wise? Those who know. The oft
repeated experience of trustworthy
persons may be taken for knowl
edge. Mr. W. M. Terry says Cham
berlain’s Coagh Remedy gives bet
ter satisfaction than any other in
the market. He has been in the
drug basiness at Elkton, Ky., for
twelve years; has sold hundreds of
bottles of this remedy and nearly
all other coagh medicines mana
faetured, which shows conclusive
ly that Chamberlain’s is the most
satisfactory to the people, and is
the best For sale by Holtzclaw
& Gilbert.
—3 pound Can Apricots, 20c.
W. B. Sms.
J. D. Martiu has just received a
nice iine of Spring Goods, consist
ing of Percales, Muslins, Calicoes,
Domestics, Laces, Trimmings, etc.
Cali and see them.
The men best capacitated to
thus serve the coanty are the men j few hasty gotten up items oc ous
at Per- 1° be chosen. i the grand events of the season,
The campaign will be short, \ which was an Easter dinner given
therefore it is safe to aay it will be ! by and at the residence of Mr.
vigorous. There should be no un
fair tactics, and the voters should
bear in mind that a man who is
unfair in snch a contest is unfair
at heart, and might be unfair in
the performance of official duties.
It is not our desire or intention
to favor one candidate above an-
use oar right as a citizen and a vo
ter to favor with word and vote
the candidates of onr choice.
We hope there will be no per
sonal bitterness, or unfair methods
in the campaign. No effort to ex
ert improper “influence.” So far,
we know of none such.
Dennard Dots.
BY THE .JUDGE.
A man and wife that seek to set
tle their little differences in the
presence or witnesses, in my judg
ment, displays very bad taste, and
this idea may apply to opposing
candidates in the same party. If
they have personal grievances they
should not ask the people to settle
them, neither should they make) and relatives near the Ford,
charges that they would’nt have ! April 11189S:
made were they not sure that such 1
When in Macon don’t fail to go to
Isaacs’ Cape.
The only first class Restaurant for
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Regular meals, 25c.
Thousands of sufferers from
grippe have been restored to health
by One Minute Cough Cure. It
qaickly cares coaghs, colds, bron
chitis, pneumonia, grippe, asthma,
and all throat and lung diseases.
Cooper’s Drugstore.
CLAY’S COFFIN STORE,
Oldest exclusive Undertaking’ House in
Macon.
511 & 513 Malberry St., MACON, GA.
Store 'Phone 425. Residence 'Phone 426.
Prompt personal attention given
Cash for Hides and Skin,
I .will pay in cash Macon prices
for ail kinds oE merchantable hides
and skins, green or dry.
Max Zabes, Perry, Ga.
LOTS FOR SALE.
Two valuable building lots in
the Aarmory grove—fronting on
Macon street. Apply to
A-C-Riley, Ferry, Ga.
lots of Easter egg3 in the yards
last Sunday morning.
—Mr. G. Frank Riley ka3 re
turned to Macon, and is engaged
in basiness with the Palmer Manu
facturing Co.
—It looks as if sure-enough
prosperity was coming to see the
smiling faces of the fruit growers
of Houston coanty.
—Gen. Anderson is now receiv
ing tax returns in the lower part
of the coanty. He will b
ry again next Saturday.
—The coanty candidates will
miss much this year. The nomi
nation will be over before the pic
nic season gets fairly started.
—The Easter services at the
Methodist 'chorch last Sunday
were not especially elaborate, but
entirely appropriate to the occa
sion.
—Miss Carry Honser returned
home last Monday from an extend
ed visit to the family of her grand
father, Mr. John Houston at Sa
vannah.
—Rumors of war Lave not so
far caused any redaction in the
acreage of the Houston cotton
crop. At least we have not re
ceived any information to that ef
fect.
—We heard last week that Col.
Candler would speak at Perry one
day this week, but the list of his
appointments published in the At
lanta Constitution does not include
Perry.
—We have on file a serial war
story, entitled “The Tented Field
Reminiscenses of the Late
War,” written by an Ex Confeder
ate soldier. The first chapter will
be published next week.
—Col. WalterS. Steed, of Tay-
l or coanty, a candidate to repre
sent this district in the next state
senate, has been in Perry this
week. His formal announcement
will appear in the next issue of the
Home Journal.
—There were four candidates
for state offices in Perry last week;
Hon. R. L Berner and Judge S.
R Atkinson for governor, Senator
O. B. Stevens for Commissioner
of Agriculture, and Hon. Marc.
Hardin for Secretary of State.
—Maj. J. W. Colyer, who was a
first lieutenant in the late war be
tween the states under Gen. John
Morgan, will organize a cavalry
company of home guard immedi
ately after a declaration of war be
tween the United states and Spain.
Enlistments are now in order.
—Some Houston conntv farm
ers now propose to cultivate a
crop that was not planted for that
purpose. They put ont cotton seed
to fertilize cotton, bat the seed
came np so freely that they now
propose to cultivate it as their
crop, instead of planting again.
—There was a heavy frost
through out the coimty last Friday
morning, and thin ice in some lo
calities, but there was no material
damage to fruit, or any vegetation.
The moon was sbiniog throughout
Thursday night, and the moonites
say that frost by moonlight never
bilia fruit.
—Mr. C. E Gilbert attended a
meeting of an Ivanhoe Command-
aty Knights Templor at Fort Yal
ley last Monday night, and was in
stalled Eminent Commander of
that Commandary, which is com
posed of eminent Masons of the
lodge at Fort Valley, Perry, Mar-
shallville and Reynolds.
—Capt. W, C. Davis has receiv
ed instructions from the Adju
tant General to increase theen-i-- - „ , in
listment of the Pe-ry Rifles to 75) 10
men, and to use every effort; to j g - gi £ s |g onday 8veil ing the pas-
place the command in efficient | ^ E ev. T. W. Darlev, has been
condition for active service. Capt 1 -
proceed at once to the
There was quite an enjoyable
affair in Henderson last Friday
eve. April 9th. Quite a number
of fair damsels and young gentle
men from Uuadilla, Perry, Gro-
vonia, and Elko were present, all
of whom seem to enjoy themselves
finely and all felt that it was good
to be there. It was a nice, happy
and well managed affair—as the
ladies of Henderson are noted for
festivals and big dinners, etc.
I will now endeavor to give a
Miles Fitzgerald and ladyi These
good people always celebrate that
day by giving an Easter dinner, to
which they invite their many
friends of the community. It was
indeed a feast to long be remem
bered by those present, consisting
of every thing that was good, and
plentiful to tempt the appetite of
other through the columns of the! the most fastideous and the many
Home Journal, but of course will good things on the heavy laden
table. The table was fall of all
the good things that are used on
snch an occasion, nothing was left
undone that would promote the
happiness of the noted guests, of
whom there were many present
from Henderson, Elko, Unadilla
and the surrounding community.
Rev B. F. Tharp filled his regu
lar appointment at Henderson
last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr. B. C. Kindrick passed over
the old Ford Sunday.
Mr. W. B. Fitzgerald happened
to the misfortune of losing a mule
the other day from lock jaw.
Miss Mattie Lawson of Perry
visited friends at Henderson Sun
day.
Mrs. J. G. Hill and children of
Montezvma are visiting friends
Railway are having extensive im
provements made at Beech Haven
Park. Among the principal ones
being a large lake for swimming
and boating. A pond for alliga
tors, a magnificent fountain, new
tables, rustic benches and general
fixing up that will make - the
grounds very beautiful indeed.
They are prepared to book picnics,
parties, etc. They earnestly solic
it the patronage of the people
through this section.
New line mens and boys straw
hats. L. F. Catee.
—Dnrkell’s Salad Dressing
at W. B. Sms’.
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
The Spring Goods about which
I have beenjtelling you- They are in half pieces,
which, gives me double the£n umber of patterns.
I am anxious to show them to you.
ORGANDIES.
Dotted SWISSES AND LAWNS in handsome plaids and figures.
TAFFETA SILKS.
The prettiest lot of
PERCALES AND SHIRTING PRINTS
you'have seen this^season.
ALL THE STANDARD LININGS.
75 Cassimer Pants.Patterns for Men and Boys.
For County Surveyor.
I am a candidate for re-election to the
office of County Surveyor of Houston
county, subject to Democratic nomina
tion. EespectufUy. G. W. Ktleen.
For County Treasurer.
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for re-election to the office of
Treasurer of Houston coanty, subject to
democratic nomination.
*C. E. Gulbebt.
charges would benefit themselves
and damage the other fellow.
With this view of the matter 1 am
opposed to joint debates when
there is nothing to debate—noth
ing to be said that will enlighten
the people.
If there is one thing more than
another that will tarn an assembly
of sensible men into a mob, it is
political excitement, therefore we
should avoid anything which tends
to create undue excitement.
From boyhood I have had a rev
erence for a woman in black and a
one-eyed man, and, thoauh, in vo
ting for a man I might be influ
enced by the eye I think my vote
would be cast on the broader plane
of qualification. While some of
the candidates for governor have
more eyes than others I suppose
they all have that “I” that is so
distasteful to some people.
There is some war talk here, and
probably the majority of those
who keep posted are for war, on
the ground of humanity. For my
self I am free to say that I don’t
know whether I am in favor of the
United States, taking the cause of
Cuba as its own either as a qnes
don of policy or right, but 1 don’t
think I am.
The South has had one curse
forced upon her as the result of
war, a curse that effects the South
only. I can see no interest that
we of the South can have in a war
with Spain.
Miss Evie Sandefur had charge
of Union Academy last week, Prof.
Giles being absent as a witness in
court.
Miss Mary Woodard is visiting
relatives near Fort Valley.
Mrs. H. L. Smith of Ashbnrn
spent last week with relatives in
this part of the county.
' Major Colyer spent last week in
Perry, heard all the speeches and
saw all the free sights, bnt assures
me that he kept ont of the side
enntirs
Dennard, Apr. 11, ’98.
Protracted Services.
Since last Sunday there have
been religious services twice daily
at the Perry Methodist church, be-
o’clock a. m. and
Davis will
enforcement of this order.
—Rev. T. W. Darley and Misses
Nell Rogers and Mattie Edwards
represented the Perry Epworth
League at the state League Con
ference at Macon last week. The
delegates were most hospitably en
tertained by citizens of the city,
the basiness of the conference
showed np advantageously, and
the meetings altogether were in
structively successful. The time
^ Land glace of the next con toenre
men strong, tqc&i pure, soc.sl aii druggists, will be named by the omcial board.
assisted by Rev. Jack Mather, of
Wadley. Monday night Rev. Mr.
Mather talked directly to the peo
ple, without a bible text, catching
at once the favorablea attention or
his hearers.
Of course results cannot yet be
reported. The purpose of the
meeting is to cause a revival of re
ligious thought and action in Perry
and the hope and belief is that the
effort will be successful- The at
tendance is liberal and the atten
tion is good. The services will
continue through this week, and
longer if deemed advisable.
NOW IS THE TIME
To have your Photographs made.
Crooke the Photographer arrived
here Tuesday, April 12th, and
will do Picture work for a short
time only. Take advantage of this
opportunity and have your baby,
your family and your residence
pictured at the very lowest cash
price.
Farmers have jour stock pic
tured, tent on Main street, near
residence of Mr. C. E. Gilbert.
THE DOWLING SCRAPE.
The Dowling scrape is a howling
success. It is the result of the 10
years labor and experience of an
old Alabama Farmer.
It does the work thoroughly and
satisfactorily without the extra
shop expense of setting and sharp
ening. It is ready to go on yoar
plow and start to work. No np to
date farmer should be without one.
Only one place in Perry to get
them.—L. M. Paul’s.
Bncklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world
for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever Sores, Tetter,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns,
and all Skin Eruptions, and posi
tively cures Piles, or no pay re
quired. It is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money re
funded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale bv Holtzclaw & Gilbert
1,000 yards good grade shirting
prints at 4c per yard—a bargain.
L. F. Cater.
—I have in store nice fat Mack
erel. Try them. W. B. Sims.
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For The Legislature.
Through the columns of Tttb Home
Toubnal and Leader I respectfully ask
the voters of Houston conntv to snpport
me for the Legislature in the coming
primary. If elected I will pledge myself
to serve them well and faithfully.
Respectfully, T. V. Fagan.
To Houston Democrats:—
I announce myself a candidate for the
Legislature, subject to democratic nomi
nation. Respectfully,
S. T. Neil.
To the Democrats of Houston County:
Having twiee received Legislative
honeis at your hands, and feeling that I
have not abused the confidence which
prompted you to honor me thus, and
with the experience which I now have in
legislation, together with influences to
help me, I feel that lam better qualified
than ever before to serve you, and I
therefore again announce myself a can-
didate^nbject to Democratic nomination
Respectfully, Oeestee Peabce.
At lie solicitation of many friends, I
announce myself a candidatedor the Leg
islature, subject to Democratic nomina
tion.
Respectfully,
W. S. Erse.
I announce my candidacy for re-elec
tion to the Legislature, subject jo the
democratic nomination, and. request the
support of all my friends.
Respectfully,
J. P. Duncan.
I hereby announce myself a candi
date for the office of Coroner of Hous
ton county, subject to democratic nomi
nation. Respectfully
W. B. White.
For Coroner.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the office of Coroner of
Houston county, subject to democratic
nomination. Respectfully,
A B. ScHTLIirSG.
For County Commissioner.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the office of Commis
sioner of Roads and Revenues of Hous
ton county, subject to democratic nomi
nation. Respectfully,
J. W. Hodge.
I am a candidate for re-election to the
office of Commissioner of Roads and
Revenues of Houston ceunty, subjeet to
democratic nomination.
J. H. Davis.
In response to the solicitation of my
friends of this section of the county, I
announce myself a candidate for the of
fice of Commissioner of Roads and Rev
enues of Houston county, subject to
democratic nomination.
Respectfully,
G. M. T. Feagin.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Commissioner of Roads
and Revenues of Houston county, sub
ject to Democratic nomination.
Respectfully,
L. F. Cateb.
The friends of Mr. J. S. Bbyan an
nounce him a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Roads and Revenues
of Houston county, subject to democrat
ic nomination.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
Zach Hays a candidate for the office of
Commissioner of Roads and Revenues of
Houston county, subject to democratic
nomination.
L. F. CATER, Perky, Ga.
You Will
Want
A new Straw Hat this spring.
You will want something nice,
nobby and np-to-date.
You will want to make the
proper effort to get it, and in or
der to start right yon must start at the right place—at
headquarters for such things.
Yon will find some especially pretty and new styles in the
50c. and 75c.
lines. Then yon can go higher and get something nieer if
yon so desire.
Hot only can the men get fitted up, bnt the: little boys
and the youths can he suited also.
I can also fit np the ladies and the little girls with styl
ish Straw Sailors.
Yon needn’t be a Columbus in
order to make new diseoveriesTiere.
L. M. PAUL.
For Clerk Superior Court.
To the voters of Houston County:—
I am a candidate sor Clerk of the Su
perior Court of Houston county, at the
ensuing election: subject to democratic
nomination. Respectfully,
M. A. Edwabds.
T hereby announce myself a candidate
for Clerk of the Superior Court of Hous
ton county, subject to the democratic
nomination. Respectfully,
J. S- Bbunson.
If You Want Anything
BEDROOM SUITES, PAELOR SUITES,
DINING TABLES, SIDEBOARDS,
Chairs of any kind,
Tables of all sorts,
BEDSTEADS, MATTRESSES, SPRINGS, WINDOW SHADES
AND POLES, BABY CARRIAGES, ETC.,
You can save money at
Paul’s Furniture Store.
For Sheriff.
To Houston Democrats:—
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for re-election to the office of Sheriff of
Houston county, subject to action of the
democratic primary. If nominated, I
promise my best efforts to the faithful
performance of my duty.
Obediently yours,
M. L. Coopeb.
To the Voters of Houston County:
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for the office of Sheriff of Hous
ton county, snbject to democratic nomi
nation. Hknby L. Bybd.
For Tax Coilecter.
We are authorized to announce that
Mb. J. Abb. Evebett is a candidate for
the office of Tax Collector of Houston
county, subject to democratic nomina
tion.
Thanking my friends for their liberal
support in the past, and promising, if
elected again, as faithful work as I am
capable of doing, I hereby respectfully
announce myself a candidate for the office
of Tax Collector of Houston county,sub
ject to demooratic nomination.
J. R. jVfTT.T.KB.
We are authorized to announce Mr. W.
C. Lewis as a candidate for the office of
Tax Collector of Houston county, sub
ject to democratic nomination.
The friends of R. J. DuPbee announce
his name as a candidate for the office of
Tax Collector of Houston county, subject
to the action of the democratic party.
I am a candidate for the office of Tax
Collector of Houston county, subject to
Democratic nomination.
Respectfully,
J. C. Davidson.
For Tax Receiver.
We are authorized to announce that
Mb. B. T. Stafeobd is a candidate for
the office of Tax Receiver of Houston
county, subject to democratic nomina
tion.
I announce myself a candidate for the
office of Tax Receiver of Houston coun
ty. subject, of course, to democratic
Domination, and if elected promise faith
ful and efficient service to fhe county.
Respectfully,
W. E. Bbowjt.
To my friends over the county who
have requested to do so, I announce that
I will be a candidate, subject to the rules
and usages of the democratic party, for
Ihe office of Tax Receiver of HousIon
county. If elected, I promise my best
efforts in filling the office, and to merit
the continuance of their friendship and
respect. Very resbectfnHy,
Ceas. D. Asdebson, Sb.
Fort Valley,jGa, Jan. 22nd, IS®.
We are authorized to announce Mr.
A: McD. King a candidate for the office
of Receiver of Tax Returns of Houston
county, subject to democratic nomina
tion.
CanUj Cathartic, care constipation forever.
{10c, 29c. If C.C.C. fail, dmg^isti refund money.
A complete line of COFFINS and CASKETS always
on hand.
GEORGE PAUL, Perry, Ga.
Invites the good people of Perry and
Houston County to their Spring Opening
of the only entirely new stock of Clothing,
Hats and Furnishings to be seen in Macon.
The goods are the finest that money and
skill can produce. The prices! wilt meet
with your approval.
Mr. Will Riley
is with us, and invites
ail his friendt to visit him.
SPRING 1898.
Dear Friends:—
S ow that the dark and sombre curtains of winter
have been drawn back and Spring in all her floral beanty is
ushering herself upon us, your thoughts will naturally tom
to Spring and Summer Clothing, and where to make your
purchases. It is our purpose first to tell you of our change
in business, then to introduce you to our elegant new cloth
ing establishment, known as the firm of Benson & Houser
The L p-to-Date Clothiers. We are successors to the late
firm of Benson & Todd, and are at the same old stand.
Frank C. Benson is an experienced clothier of 15 years
and it-is needless to say that he thoroughly understands
the clothing business. Walter F. Houser wants no better
recommendation than to add that for 10 years he was lead
ing salesman for the late and well-established firm of Eads
Yeel & Co. We are receiving daily from northern mar
kets a large stock of elegant Spring and Summer Clothing
Furnishing Goods, Hats, &c. Besides onr clothing stock!
we carry the most complete line of Trunks and Valises in
the city. We have employed poEte, clever and alert sales
men, and extend to you and the public in general a most
cordial invitation to come and inspect onr elegant line at
goods.
THE UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIERS,
Agents fow the Celebrated Hawes’ Hats,
403 Third St., 1IACOH, GA