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W&B Sidewalk Gleanings.
Pebby, THURSDAY, JuLi 21. . LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY
LOCAL NEWS,
Sincerity Questioned.
I have been told that some criti
cism of the wording of my an
nouncement foB-Ordinary has been
expressed. In the promise to di
vide the proceeds of the office, the
word ’‘net” is objected to as afford
ing opportunity for evasion. I very
much regret that my sincerity is
thus questioned. My proposition
was made in good faith, and will
be so fulfilled, if I am elected, with
out the least equivocation or men
tal reservation whatever. The word
“net” was not used as a subter
fuge, but in honor, as the primary
proposition was made. However,
as this little word is. objectionable
to my critics, I cheerfully remove
it, leaving the pledge straight,
without qualification of any kind.
Respectfully, •
Jno. H. Hodges.
Card of Thunks.
—One new announcement for
Ordinary.
—They say there will be a mar
riage in Perry on August 3rd, next.
—License has been issued for
the marriage of a popular young
couple near Perry.
—Miss Hattie Mulkey, of Pine
hurst, is in Perry visiting her aunt,
Miss Matilda Mulkey.
Mb Editor:—My heart is full of
gratitude and thanks for the many
act9 of tender kindness accorded
my loved sister during her illness,
aud to myself since God called her
home. The ladies aud other good
people of Perry have proven them
selves Christian neighbors indeed,
and my oft-repeated prayer will
ever be, may God’s richest bless
ings be their portion through time
and eternity. Gratefully,
Matilda Mulkey.
Committee Called.
To Dem Ex Com H C.
You are called to meet at court
house on uext Saturday, July 23d,
to transact important business. We
could not act last Saturday, for
want of a quorum. If yon can’t
attend, send a written proxy.
July 18tb, 1898.
A. C. Riley, Ch’m’u.
Fort Valley Leader please copy,
ANNOUNCEMENTS FOR ORDINARY.
I hereby announce myself as a candi
date for Ordinary to fill the unexpired
term of the late Ordinary, Dr. Joseph
Palmer, deceased, subjaet to the demo
cratic nomination.
Being well known throughout the
oounry. I deem it unwise to make “a
house to house’’ canvass.
I hope to have the support of my
friends. Respectfully,
J. H. Houser.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Ordinary of Houston
county, subject to democratic nomina
tion-pledging my best services and
ability, if elected, to administer the of
fice strictly in accord with law, and un
der the sense of honor that it will be no
less my duty than others to extent of
ability to contribute to the relief of dis
tress.
W. H. Norwood.
I respectfully announce myself a can
didate for Ordinary to fill the unexpired
term, subject to democratic nomination.
If elected I promise to give one-half
the proceeds of the office to the family
of the late Dr. Joseph Palmer, .and to fill
the office to tho satisfaction of the peo
ple.
L. S. Tounsley.
I hereby announce myself a candidate
for the office of Ordinary of Houston
county to fill the unexpired term of Dr.
Joseph Palmer, deceased, subject to
democratic nomination.
Sam. T. Hurst.
To Houston Democrats:
After consultation with friends, I have
decided to become a candidate for the
office of Ordinary of Houston county,
made vacant by the lamentable death of
Judge Joseph Palmer. Feeling that the
bereaved family bave a just claim upon
the office for the unexpired term, I will,
if elected, pledge myself to devote to
their use one-half of the proceeds of
the office for that time.
My candidacy is subject to action of
the democratic party, and I earnestly
solicit the active assistance of my friends
throughout the county.
Respectfully,
Jno. H. Hodges.
RECRUITS WANTED.
Those desiring to join the U. S. Vol
unteers to serve in the 3rd Regiment
Georgia Infantry U. S. V., commanded
by Col. John S. Candler, will be enrolled
by the undersigned at Holtzclaw & Gil
bert’s Drugstore. Perry, Ga.
C. E. Gilbert, 1st Lieut. U. S. V.
—Dixit Mosquito nets and
frames,sold separately or together.
L. F. Cateb.
—Don’t fail to see the Chain
Mower at J. P. Cooper & Co’s, if
you need a tip-top grass cutter.
When in Macon don’t fail to go to
Isaacs’ Cape.
The only first class Restaurant for
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Regular meals, 25c.
Win your battle against disease
by acting promptly. One Minnte
Congb Cure produces immediae re
sults. When taken early it pre
vents consumption. And in later
stages it furnishes prompt relief.
Cooper’s Drug Store.
N 3TICETQTAX PAYERS.
Tax books of Town of Perry are now
open and those failing to give in pro •
pertv will be Bubjeot to double taxation
C. C. Duncan Jr.,C. C.
june 8th 1898.
—Miss Kate Thornton, of Ameri
cas, is in Perry the guest of bar
cousin, Mrs. M. L. Cooper.
—Miss Jennie Cook Riley, of
Grovania, is visiting relatives in
Perry, the family of Mr. J. A Riley.
—Messrs. Warren Grice and
Frank Waterman, of Hawkins-
ville, were with friends in Perry
last Sunday.
—Mrs. W. C. Davie, accompani
ed by her children, left Perry
Tuesday afternoon for Chicamau-
ga, to visit her husband.
—We are told that one of the
candidates for Ordinary worked so
hard in the upper fifth district
last Saturday that he actually lost
his coat.
—The tirns of departure of the
afternoon train from Perry has
been changed from 4:45 to 4:10.
No other change in schedule. A
Fort Valley man got left monday.
—One of the most agreeable so
cial events of the seasou in Perry
was the reception given by Mrs.
M. L. Cooper last Monday evening
iu honor of Miss Kate Thornton,
a popular young lady of Americus.
—The editor is out of town par
leying with the voters concerning
a decisive maneuvre for official
position. The foreman is in
charge at the office, and now is
the time for subscribers to come
forward and arrange matters.
—There will be services at An
drew Chapel on the 5th Sunday
in this month, morning and night,
and Rev. T. W. Darley, the pastor,
requests us to say that the ser
vices will be protracted through at
least several days of the following
week.
—Mrs. Mary W. Culpepper of
Monroe, La., sister of Mr. E. S.
Welions and Mrs. J. R. Miller,
arrived in Perry Tuesday, accom
panied by two of her children.
They will remain iD Georgia sev
eral weeks, visiting relatives and
friends.
—Prof E. H.. Ezell requests us
to say he is out of the racefor Ordi
nary, and that he will teach school
again at the same place. In term
of continuous service, Maj. Ezell
is the oldest Houston Connty
school teacher, and one of the very
best as well.
—There will be another Housi-
ton Connty Baptist Union on tbe
80th and 31st of this month. It
will be with tbe Henderson Bap
tist Church, and we know all who
attend will be most hospitably en
tertained. A very interesting pro
gram has been arranged.
—Editor Shepard of the Fort
Valley Leader was with friends in
Perry last Monday afternoon.
The consternation pictured on hiH
face was unspeakable when the
traiD “pulled out" while he was
talking politics at the court house.
He returned home in a buggy.
—We regret to learn that Mr’
Robert L. Ezell fell and broke
one of bis arms while at a neigh
bor’s bouse in Byron several days
ago. We do not know tbe partic
ulars of tbe accident, but hope our
young friend will suffer the least
possible amount of inconven
ience and pain.
—Lieutenant Gilbert had en
rolled 22 volunteers up to last Sat
urday for his company in the third
Georgia regiment. Heis still active
ly at work, assisted by Mr. Clar
ence Pe ddicord, and hopes to se
cure his quota this week. In
that event they will be examined
at Fort Valley by Dr. H. M. Holtz
claw, the contract surgeon, and
then they will go to camp at
Griffin.
—Perry is represented at the
Confederate reunion in Atlanta by
Col. C. C- Duncan and Mr. E. E.
Duncan, while the sons of veterans
are represented by Messrs. J • P
Duncan and C. C. Duncao, Jr. Of
other sections of the couuty, we
hear that Hon. Chester Pearce,
Mr. Green Fitzgerald and Hon.
W. S. King are in attendance.
There are probably a number of
others.
CLAY’S COFFIN STORE,
Oldest exclusive Undertaking House in
Macon.
511 & 513 Mulberry St., MACON, GA.
Store ’Phone 425. Residence ’Phone 426.
Prompt personal attention given.
—Mrs. M. L. Cooper is vice
president for this section of Hons
ton of the Georgia Relief Associa
tion for tbe benefit of tbe sick and
wounded inpn of the U. S. army
and navy. The association is en
gaged in a work of Christian kind-:
ness and mercy, and our p ople
should respond liberally. Mrs.
Cooper will gratefully receive any
subscription money offered, and
will arrange au entertainment at
an early date for the purpose of
raising fnnds.
It has been clearly illustrated
this year that wheat can be sac
cessfally and profitably grown in
Houston and other Georgia coun
ties.
'It has been believed that about
8 bushels per acre was an average
crop of wheat,' but the Lst crop
proved that the average can be
placed at a much higher figure
We were told several days ago
that a negro farmer on the Sim
mons place, 6 miles north of Perry,
harvested last spring 72 bushels
from 5 acres, and we have heard
of many other farmers who har
vested from 12 to 15 bushels per
acre.
Concerning the yield of wheat,
it is clear that the flour and bran
from one bushel is fully worth to
the consumer SI. 25, after the
mill toll has been taken out.
The mill at Dennard has ground
1,400 bushels of wheat since the
10th of June last, and the quality
of the floar is pleasing to every
customer. This is the greatest
amount of wheat ever ground at
that mill in aDy one year. The
wheat has been carried to that
mill from all sections of Houston
also from Bibb, Crawford, Macon,
Dooly and Pulaski counties.
Mr. J.S. Brunson told us the
other day that much of the time
since June 10th, the rush of cus
tomers has been so great that the
mill was kept running night and
day.
It is the opinion of all who try
it that flour from home ground
wheat ib much more palatable and
nutritious than the merchant mill
product. Mr. Brunson says Hous
ton Factory flour will be sold ex
clusively at the Denoard store un
til the supply is exhausted.
The Artesian Well.
That an artesian well c n be se
cured iu Perry is believd to be
true was shown in a. meeting of
citizens at the court house last
Wednesday evening. The preposi
tion was submitted by the .promo
ters of the project, aud uo doubt
of success was expressed.
Mr. C. F. Cooper was chosen
chairman of the meeting, and Mr.
J. D. Martin secretary and treas
urer.
A committee consisting of
Messrs. C. F. Cooper, J. D. Martin
and L. F. Cater was appointed to
secure all necessary information
concerning the price of the machi
nery and all other material needed,
as well as to inquire into the mat
ters pertaining to location of the
well, franchise, etc.
It was shown that the necessary
funds had been practically sub
scribed, and that payments on ea
sy terms can be arranged.
As soon as the committee se
cures the desired information, an
other meeting of the subscribers
will be held, and if their report is
favorable and satisfactory, arrange
merits to begin work at once will
be made.
There was not a quorum of
members present at the Democrat
ic Executive Committee meeting
called for lsst Saturday, and no ac
tion was taken concerning the pri
mary tonominate acandidate for or
dinary.
There were only eight members
present, as follows: C. L. Bateman,
J. T. Lisenby, J. W. Colyer, H. E.
Talton, R. M. Davis, Green Fitz
gerald, A. 0. Riley, R. N. Holtz
claw. The rules of the commit
tee fix a quorum for business at
15, and therefore no business can
be transacted with less than that
number present at a meeting.
The chairman was instructed to
call another meeting, to be held at
Perry next Saturday, July 23.
The Secretary was instructed to
Dotify the members, and this has
been done by' personal messages
and postal cards. Each member
is earnestly requested to attend, or
to send a duly authorized proxy.
Tbe failure of committee action
last Satarday need not be hurtful
in any degree—unless the post
ponement of the primary may be
8a regarded.
It is to be regretted, however,
that the committeemen failed to
attend the meeting called to trans
act the business devolving upon
them as representatives of the
democratic party.
. In view of tbe experience of
last Saturday, it may be well to
fix the quorum at a smaller num
ber than fifteen.
The purpose of the meeting
called for next Saturday is the
same as for the meeting sought
to be held last Saturday, to fix a
day for the primary to nominate a
democratic candidate for the unex-
pired term of Ordinary.
Confederate Veterans Reunion.
Newell-Wood.
At the Avaut House in Perry,
at 3:30 o’clock Tuesday afternoon,
the ceremony was performed that
made man and wife of Mr. Thom
as A. Newell and Mrs. Meta A.
Wood.
Rev. T. W. Darley officiated in
his asual happy style. The mar
riage was a quiet affair, there be
ing no guests other than the mem
bers of the household.
Congratulations were extended,
and the happy pair departed on
the 4:10 train for their future
home at Fort Valley.
The groom is the popular and
efficient depnty marshal of Fort
Valley. The bride was the widow
of tbe late J. W. Wood, who was
marshal of Perry abont eight
years ago.
The many friends of the happy
pair extend their cordial congratu
lations and best wishes.
—Seventy nine carloads of El
berta peaches were shipped from
Fort Valley last Monday, and as
much has been done on other days.
The superintendent aDd other
high officials are at hand facilitat
ing the movement of cars, and
there is much bustle throughout
the town and on all the fruit farms.
COTTON BASKETS.
I have a lot of good Cotton Bas
kets for sale. Prices reasonable.
Come and see them, or write.
J. W. Taylob,
Kathleen, Ga.
—We are in the market this sea
son with the best Mowing Machine
on earth* rock bottom prices and
best of terms. Come and see
our sample machine and it will sell
itself. J. P. Coopeb & Co.
—Just received, Boms fine
Cream Cheese andGosheD Butter.
. W. B. Sims.
—Choice fresh figs at 5c. psr
quart, or 25c. a peck.
L. E. Boughton, Perry, Ga.
At a called meeting at the court
house in Perry Satarday, July 9th,
of the Confederate Veterans Asso
ciation it was declared the wish of
the association that the aunual re
union be held in Perry on Satur
day, August 6th, and the following
committees appointed with the re
quest that they report to the sec
retary on Saturday, July 30th:
Upper Town—J T _ Barker, A J
Todd, Bright Harper,
Lower Town—J R Miller, D H
Culler, W D Pierce.
9th—C G Grry, B T Smisson,
P G Britt.
10th—J D Tharp, J W Colyer,
B A Heard.
6th—J T Lisenby, W J Ingram,
Ben Collier.
12th—J A Coffee, A H Daniels,
F. C. Henderson.
13th—W R Davis, Wm Grace,
E A Buff.
Henderson — Green Fitzgerald,
J A Hickson, J W Wimberly.
Lower 14th—S S Taylor, T J
Sanders, J M McKenzie.
Upper 14th—I F Murph, A J
Hortman, J B McCrary.
Upper 5th—J C Davidson, J A
King, Sr., Zack Aultman.
Lower 5th—D B Hudson, H S
Feagin, J T Leverett.
Upper 11th—W M Barker, W S
King, J N Barker.
Lower 11th—A Bryant, J S
Bryan, J O Wardlaw.
Thos. M. Killen,
Sec. Protem.
Club Meeting.
The Embroidery Club was de-
ligntfully entertained at the last
meeting by Mr. Miller Day, assis
ted by his mother and sisters at
their beautiful home. The most
exquisite refreshm ents were served,
and with music, laughter and gay
repartee the time passde so rapid
ly that it was long past the hour
of retirement before we could tear
ourselves away.
Miss. Carrie Houser will enter
tain the club tomorrow afternoon,
and with sach a charming hostess
we anticipate a lively time.
C.
Election of Teachers.
On Thursday Sept. 1st next, the
County Board of Education will
elect teachers for all of the public
schools of Houston county. Teach
ers will address their applications
to the undersigned, ex officeo sec
retary of the Board.
E. S. Wellons,
Co. Scb. Com.
Perry, Ga. Jnly 1st 1898.
Biieklen’s Arnica Salve.
The Best Salve in the world
Eor 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 by Holtzclaw & .Gilbert
—A few Linen Saits and extra
Linen Pante going at very low fig
ares, at L. M. Paul's.
—Dixit Mosquito nets and
frames, sold separately or together.
L. F. Cateb.
Two young men of Perry went
out of town several miles one even
ing last week to visit a young lady
They spent several hours very
agreeably, but when ready to come
home they were unable to find
their horse, which had been tied
to a post near the front gate. An
hour or more was spent in unavail
ing search, and then they called up
the father of the young lady, and
with his assistance tbe horse was
finally found in a watermelon
patch belonging to a negro farmer.
These young men were much re
lieved, though the wee’ sma hours
of auother day were at hand when
they reached home.
Doubtless these young men con
gratulated themselves that the
complications of their visit would
not be known to their associates in
Perry, but they were doomed to
disappointment.
There came the following note
to the father of one of these young
men:
Houston Co. ga. Jnli 1898.
Mr. fed Hozer
dere Sur
i iz mity mad this mornin fur i
am poor an got ter sport my folks
by wbat i git fir my stuf now i
went dow ter my waturmilen Patch
this mornin an yer cant scribe the
strukcin bi de hoss waked on al de
milieus he didnt bite, i iz tole
dat one of your boys an 1 of Mr.
Capper boys went ter se Mr. —
gal an let hoss git luse. now ef
dey aint big ernuf ter bich er
boss they no biznes goin ter se
gals, now ef i dont no you i wood
tak em fore" jege riley an yo no
whot he charge fer jes Inking at
mellins. i ax sum of my nabors
whot thay thot it was wuth & they
say $12.00, but I cide if you wood
sen me $7. 00 ter day i wood let
matter drop. Sen munny by boy.
You sevnat
Jim Stubs.
You can rest assured thesa young
men thought they were in a midst
of a fix. They cidn’t want to pay
tbe money, but feared other more
disagreeable complications would
follow.
They were allowed to worry for
several hours, and then the hoax
leaked out. The letter had been
written dy a gentleman of Perry
who had learned of the episode.
The joke was undoubtedly a
good one, but there was nothing
amusing in it to the young men.
Their relief at the denoument,
however, over-balanced their pre
vious discomfiture.
—The finest carload of watermel
ons grown in Houston this year
was shipped from Perry Tuesday
by Mr. W. Peddicord. The mel
ons were grown about Ij miles
east oE Perry. A considerable
number of the melons weighed
65 pounds each, and the average
is not below 40 pounds. A car
usnally contains f rom 1,000 to 1,200
melons, but 850 of Mr. Peddicord’s
melons made the maximum weight
allowed. These melons are of the
Triumph variety, and are the fin
est we ever saw in' a carload lot.
Mr. Peddicord has our thanks for
a sample melon presented to the
Home Joubnai.
—Good fortune may be in store
for Mrs. Holmes and children of
Perry. The daily papers say that
a Mr George Holmes has “stuck it
rich" in the Klondike gold region.
It is said he has returned a million
aire, and Mr. John Holmes of Ma
con says he is satisfied the George
Holmes mentioned is his brother.
If that be true he is the husband
of this Mrs. Holmes here. We
sincerely hope this may prove true,
and that the good fortune may come
directly to tbe wife and children.
Cur baby has been continually
troubled with colic and cholera in-
fantnm sincehis birth, and all that
we could do for him did not seem
to give more than temporary relief,
until we tried Chamberlin's Colic
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy.
Sine giving that remedy he has not
been troubled. We want to give
you this testimonial as anevidence
or our gratitude, not that you need
it to advertise year metorious rem
edy. G. M. Law, Keokuk, Iowa.
For sale by Holtzclw & Gilbert,
Perry, and L. W. Stwart, Mvrtle,
Ga*
—Judges of machinery don’t
hesitate to say the Chain Mower
is the simplest and best. Same
principle as bicycle and as noise
less as a sewing machine.
J. P. Coopeb & Co.
One-quart Lightning Fruit Jars
$1 per dozen. Empty Snuff Jars
50c. per dozen. ^ Jelly Glasses 35c.
per dozen, at L. M. Paul’s
—Call on J. P. Cooper & Co. for
tbe best Mowing Machine on earth.
“1 think DeWitt’s Witch Hazel
Salve is the finest preparation on
the market for piles.” So writes
John C. Danu, of Wheeling, W.
Va. Try it and you will think tbe
samp. It slso cures eczema and
all skin diseases. Cooper’s Drug
Store.
The Fall of Santiago de Cuba; the De
struction of Cervera’s Fleet; the
Big Cut-Price Sale going on
at this Establishment.
\ | /HOSE Muslins, Organdies, Percales and other Sum-
mer Goods are still being slaughtered at the prices
quoted before in these columns. You can save money if
you’ll come early, before the lot is closed out. You’ll do
well, also, to get prices on Ladies’ Undervests, Hosiery,
Handkerchiefs, Shirts, Collars, Neckwear, Gloves, Hats,
Shoes, &c., &c.
You will be welcomed and waited on to the best of
our ability whenever you call.
L. M. PAUL, Perry, Ga.
AT III!
25c. Organdies at 17c. per yard.
Entire lot of 12Je and 15e Muslins at 10c yd.
Entire lot of 7c. Muslins at 5e. per yard.
A large lot of Job Ribbons at 5c. per yard.
The above are at actual New York cost, and
will be sold only for CASH.
Lightning Fruit Jare in quarts and half-gallons.
Best Pure Rnbber Rings for Fruit Jars.
Tin top Jelly Glasses, 35c. per dozen.
17 lbs. nice light brown Sugar for $1.00. t
L. F. CATEB, Perry, Ga.
WARM WEATHER CLOTHING
For Men and Boys is to Ire found here in vast va
riety. Pardon a little “blow,” but we are kept
constantly busy selling Hot Weather Garments
for the comfort of the people. And no wonder,
at our prices! ONLY $6.00 for a handsome, well
made, serviceable Business Suit! And Cheviots,
Worsteds, Plaids at $7.50, $10.00 and $12.00
that can’t be matched for the price. See the
goods; that’s all we ask; then you’ll wear them.
BENSON & HOUSER,
The Up-To-Date Clothiers,
MACON, GA.
If Yon Want Anything
wmmrnm
in.
BEDROOM SUITES, PARLOR 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.
A complete line of COFFIN'S and CASKETS always
on hand.
GEORGE PAUL, Perry, G-a.
We Manufacture aud Sell
ENGINES,
GRIST MILLS,
—Don’t forget that yon can get
nice light weight Coats at prices
that will please you,from L.M.Paul.
—17 lbs Light Brown Sugar for
$1.00 at L. F. Catfb’s.
We operate Map.hinp. Shops and Foundry.
we handle ... Full Line Mill Supplies.
MALLARY BROS. & CO.
Macon, <3-su
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