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Pebby, Thursday, April 13.
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A Card of Thanks.
We the undersigned extend onr
heartfelt thauks to onr friends for
the m my nice things for our table
and pantry which were donated
last week. Wm. J. Holtzclaw
And family.
Notice to Teachers.
The money for the payment of the
notes of teachers for 2nd month’s
salary has been received, and will
be paid out upon application of
parties interested. All teachers
who have not yet made out month
ly rpports to date should do so at
once.
Respectfully
E. S. Wellons, C. S C.
Notiee to Wbite Teachers.
Every white teacher in the coun
ty is hereby requested to meet me
at the court house next Saturday
morning at 10 o’clock. We have
matters of importance to discuss
with them.
Respectfully
E. S. Wellons, C. S. C.
When you BBk for Dr. M. A.
Simmons Liver Medicine, see that
yon get it and not some worthless
imitation.
A “Reliable” . Incubator and
Brooder for sale.
L E.Bocghton.
At P. O. Perry, Ga
—The Metropolitan Fashion
Sheets for May are here. Come
and get one at L. M. Paul’s.
—You can get the famous Dove
Ham at W. B. Sims’.
—Ladies Flexible Wire Bust-
les 25c each. L. E. Cateb.
—Fishing Hooks, Lines, Poles,
and the regular outfits for fishing
at L. M. Paul’s.
—A fresh lot of Evaporated Ap
ples just received. W. B. Sims.
—G. B. Wells is agent at Perry
for the McCormick Mowing Ma
chine. Will keep on hand §100
worth of duplicate parts tit replace
breaks.
—Young Cow fresh in milk for
sale, on farm near Perry.
T. D. Gubb.
Corn, Meat ancl Lard for Sale.
1 have for sale 1,000 bushels
Dorn, nicj home-cured Hams, shoul
iers and Lard. Call at farm 2^
uiles east of town, or address.
C A. Thubmond, Perry,Ga.
When in Macon don’t fail to go to
Isaacs’ Cafe,
The only first class Restaurant for
Ladies and Gentlemen.
Regular mpals, 25c.
—I have 500 gallons fine Geor
gia cane syrup for sale in good
cooperagp, in small barrels.
W. D. Day.
PERRY WOOD YARD.
You can buy Dry Pine and Green
Oak Wood at any time. Send or
ders to Wells House.
—A new Lady’s Saddle for sale
iheap- Call at this office apd see it.
—Three papers a week for §1.75
—the Home Joubnal and the
Semi weekly Atlanta Journal.
Cash for Hides and Skins.
I will pay in cash Macon prices
or all kinds of merchantable hides
md skins, green or dry.
Max Zabks, Perry, Ga.
AX RECEIVER'S APPOINTMENTS.
For the purpose of receiving state and
unty far returns for 1899,1 will be at
e following places on dates named.
Heard, Tuesday, April 4th, P. sr.
Perry, April 5th and 6th.
Myrtle, Friday, April 7th, a m.
(Hand, “ “ p. M.
Wellston; Saturday, April 8th, a. m.
Hattie, “ “ “
Bonaire, Monday, April 10th, a. m,
Kathleen, “ “ “ p.m.
Haynevflle, Tuesday, April 11th, a:e.
Grovania, “ “ “ P- M -
Elko, Wednesday, April 12th, a. m.
Henderson, “ “ “ p. m.
Taylor’s, Thursday, April 13tb, a. m.
Barron’s Mill, “ “ “ P- M.
Fort Valley, Fridays*. 14th all day.
Powersville, Saturday,April 15th, a. m.
Byron, “ “ p. M.
B. T. STAFFORD, T. B. H. C.
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LOCAL NEWS OP TOWN AND CoTOTT
—The picnic season will soon
be open.
—April has been exceedingly
unfavorable to agricaltnre.
—The grass will begin growing
with the crops this spring.
_■—Two communications are un-
avaidably crowded out oE this is
sue.
—The watermelon crop in Hous
ton wilLbe larger this year than it
was last year.
—The grand jury presentments
will be published in the Home
Joubnal next week.
—Every fanner with whom we
have talked- says Houston wheat
promises a good crop.
—A number of new names were
added to the Home Joubnal sub
scription list last week.
—The local moouites anticipate
rough weather at the next full
moon period, April 25th.
—Within the memory of the old
est iDbabilant, vegetables were
never so backward in Perry as
now.
—Many years will be necessary
for Perry to regain the Japonica
bashes killed by the February
freeze.
—The progiamme for Memorial
day at Perry will be published in
the Home Joubnal next week, if
furnished.
—Frost and ice were in evidence
last Monday morniDg, and gardens
suffered materially, as well as the
cotton that was up.
—Mr. J. M. Crooke, the photo
grapher who was in Perry sever
al months, went to Americus last
week with his family.
—In spite of the destructiveness
of the February freeze, the recu
perating rose bushes of Perry are
now budding freely.
—Mrs. Frank King, of Macon,
was the guest last Saturday and
Sunday of her brother-inlaw, Mr.
E. E King, near Perry.
—Sheep raising could be profit
ably re instated in Houston. This,
however, would necessitate a con
siderable reduction in the dog
crop.
—Mrs. C. A. Thurmond and her
youngest daughter, of near Perry,
waut over to Baena Yista last Sat
urday to visit the family of her fa
ther.
—Mr. H. F. Strohecker, of Ma
con, will deliver the Memorial ad
dress at Perry on the 26th inst.
We are told he is a very interest
ing speaker.
—It is a remarkabte fact that in
some Perry gardens beans were
killed by the frost last Monday,
while in others they were appar
ently nnhnrt.
—We are told there are two can
didates for marshall of Perry, and
four for city clerk. The election
will be by the mayor and aldermen
elected last Saturday.
—The grand jury “colt money”,
amounting §7.00,was this term di
vided between two needy persons,
instead of being used to bay ci
gars, frnit, etc., for the jurors.
—At a special election in Fort
Valley on Wednesday of last week,
Mr. Abe Glass was elected aider-
man, and Messrs. L P. Gray and
J. W. Anthoine. were chosen water
commissioners.
—The family of Rev. W. J.
Holizclaw—wife, daaghter and son,
reached Perry last Tharsday night,
and are now at home at the Bat es
House, north end of Washington
avenue. Tbey are most cordially
welcomed by all the people of Per
ry-
—The supply of cotton seed id
Houston will be much less than
the demand, should any consider
able number of the farmers find it
necessary to plaut the second time.
Apprehension is felt concerning
the cotton planted last week, or
earlier.
—We are glad to learn that Capt.
F. M. King has materially improv
ed within the last week. He has
been in feeble health abont a year,
and qnite sick for several months.
We hope, with his other friends,
that his health may be entirely re
covered.
—Houston farmers who' had
planted cotton were not in a very
pleasant state of mind the latter
part of last week. Friday, Satur
day and Sunday the weather was
decidedly unfavorable to crops of
all kinds, especially to cotton and
tender gardea vegetables.
Houston Superior Court.
The first week of the April term
was conduced at about 4:15 last
Friday afternoon.
The grand jury was almost ready
to adjourn for the term that after
noon, bat upon being informed
that there was other criminal
business to be considered, that
body took a recess to Tuesday
morning.
When it became known that
Jndge Felton- desired to adjourn
for the week Friday and go to Ma
con, Two juries were oat on cases,
and had failed to agree, but one of
these juries was recharged, and
jast in time for Judge Felton and
the Macon lawyers to reach the
out-going train, verdicts were ren
dered.
This court was last week said by
many to be very dull, bat a large
number of cases were disposed of
finally.
Of the 56 cases on the trial dock
et, five were passed and set for
Monday this week.
The trial of cases on the civil
docket was concluded Monday af
ternoon, the last verdict rendered
being in case against the G. S. &
F. railroad for killing a cow, and
the plaintiff lost.
Tuesday morning the grand jury
re assembled and began work on
new business. The trial of cases
on the criminal docket was also
commenced Tuesday morning.
The grand jary presentments
were read in open court Tuesday
afternoon, and that body was dis
charged. We go to press Wednes
day afternoon.
Court will probably adjourn
Tharsday.
We will give some details of the
court procedure next week.
Houston Crops.
The Home Joubnal editor has
talked with a large namber of
Houston farmers who attended
court last weekend this.
With vary few exceptions these
farmers say their cotton crop this
year will be less in acreage than
Commissioners’ Court Minutes
County Commissioners’ Court
of Houstoa c.matv met in regalar
sessioo April 4th, 1899, with all the
members present.
The minutes of the last court
were read and approved.
Commissioner Miller, on behalf
last year, and that th9 crops of J of committee, reported that he had
The Thuisiay Afternoon Club.
Some crusty old bachelors and a
few of the “lords of creation” seem
to think the C.ub movement a fad,
and that the “craze will soon die
out just for the want of breath, if
nothing else,” so I heard a huffy
old Benedict say the other day.
If he could have had the pleas
ure of meeting with the Thursday
Afternoon Club of our city at the
home of Mrs. J. H. Powers, March
30th, I am sure he would have
changed his mind.
Matron and maid came trooping
iD, bringing sunshine and happi
ness as an offering of appreciation
to the hostess and her delightful
entertainment.
The parlor and hall were exquis
ite in their simple decoration of
violets and ferns.
As usual the work on exhibition
was lovely. Miss Allen, the guest
of - honor, displayed some very
beautilul work. Mrs. Powers, a
dainty little lady, of refined and
cultured bearing, is always an addi,
tiou to aoy assemblage, hit on this
particular occasion. She surpassed
herself as hostess.
The refreshments were delight
fully served. The afternoon was
one of the happiest the Club has
ever known.
The Club will be entertained
Tharsday, April 13, by Miss Tut
tle at the home of Mrs. Milton L.
Cooper.
Saba Tounsley.
Editor of Club.
—The Municipal election iD
Perry last Saturday was the quiet
est we ever saw. There was only
one ticket, and not a ballot was
scratched-all straight. On account
of there being no contest, there
were only 31 Yot 3 s polled. The offi
cials elected are: Mayor, R. N.
Holtzclaw. Aldermen.J. B. Edge,
R. L. Cater, W. B. Sims, J 4 H.’
King, B. H.A.ndrew, L S. Toun
sley. The new council will be
organized this week.
—While the frost last Monday
has caused considerable comment
on the lina of lateuess, a record of
the last ten years shows that with
in that time we have had frost Dine
times later than the 4th of April,
and once as late as the 21st of
May. In 1898 the last ice i^ spring
was on March 5th, and the last
frost on April 7th, Friday.
—It is estimated at Fort Yalley
that 5 car loads of peaches will be
shipped from that point this sea
sod, against 1,200 car loads last
year. The Hale Orchard Co. is pre
paring to plant 200 acres in can-
teloupss.
LOST.
One butterfly-shaped Scarf Pin
set with pearls and ruby. Return,
for rewad, to M. L. Coopeb.
—Come and see the prettiest
line of Piques, Organdies and Dim
ities in this market
L. F. Cateb .
—Yon can get jnst what yon want
in Graniteware from TY. B. Sims.
oats, corn, wheat and other food and
forage crops have been cirrespond-
lugly increased.
A very few have bought this year
as muchc ommercial fertilizers as
they used last year, a few have
bought none, while the larger nam
ber have bought much less. Prac
tically all are using more home
made manure than they used last
year.
Without aoy abatement of ener
gy and thoroughness in farm work,
economy is being intelligently
practiced at every point.
Therefore, we predict that Hous
ton farmers generally will next
fall be in battrr financial condi
tions than at any previous time
within the last tenor twenty years!
There will be an abundance of
com, oats and other general food
crops, and a vary large increase in
hay, peas, pork and other neces-
ary articles.
Next week we will summarize
the information we have gained di
rectly from the farmers interview-
e d - ...
Roll of Honor.
The following pupils of Perry
Public School are entitled to place
on the honor roll for March:
1st Grade—Stella Cater, 99.42;
Clifford Powers, 98.21; Estelle An
drew, 97.71; Willierine Rainey,
96.71; Janie Holmes, 95.71; lone
Smoak, 94.50; Eula Chapman, 91.
2nd Grade—Sadie Wellons, 97.-
87; Estelle Edwards, 96.56; Bessie
Smith, 96.25.
3rd Grade—Clara Short, 98.50;
Harry Holtzclaw, 96.75; Cora
Chapman, 95.12; Mary Hightower,
93.99; Sam Hodges, 93.05; Johnnie
Marshbum, 92.37; Ludie Heming
way, 90.74.
4th Grade—Sam Nunn 9393;
Juliette Hurst, 93 06; Katie How
ard, 92.67.
5th Grade—Mary Lou Rainey,
97.58; Kate Hurst, 97.11; Gena
Riley, 97.05; Bertha Short, 96.33;
Maria Palmer, 95.74; Wilson Hem
ingway, 95.32; Hallie Hemingway,
9444; Mary Rix Marshbum, 9410;
Mamie Houser, 94.
6lh Grade—Jack Holtzclaw, 95.-
67.
7th Grade—Gussie Riley, 97;
Annie Blewster, 96.72; Blossom
Davis, 92.11; Lizzie Riley, 91.56;
D’Nena Bridges, 90.06.
8th Grade—Bessie Houer, 94.56;
LeoDe Marshbum, 92.78.
10th Grade—Willie Cooper, 94,-
50.
Death at Fort Valley.
Miss Yerna James died at the
home of her parents in Fort Yal
ley last Saturday morning, and
the burial was in Oak Lawn Cem-
etry Monday morning.
She was the eldest daaghter of
Capt. J. B. James, a very lovable
young lady. She wa9 noi person
ally known to this writer, but we
are told her most estimable char
acter made her qaite popular, and
loved by all who knew her.
The bereaved family have the
sincere sympathA of their friends,
not onty at Fort Yalley, but
throughout Houston, and all this
sectfon of Georgia.
<-»«■
Death in the Lower Fifth.
Mrs. Nancy King, widow of the
late Mr. John King, of the lower
fifth districi, died last Saturday at
the home o£ her brother-in-law,
Mr. D. B. Hudson.
She was about 70 years old, a
most estimable lady highly esteem
ed by all who knew her.
She leaves no offspring, and a
sister, Mrs. D B. Hudson, is the
only survivor of the immediate
family.
A truly good woman ha* been
called to her eternal reward, and
the bereaved relatives have rthe
sincere sympathy of their maDy
friends.
Derangements of Menstrual
Functions produce Miscarriage.
Simmons Squaw Vine Wine or
Tablets correct the-deraDgemenis.
—I have jnst received an elegant
lot of Ladies’ and Gents’ Umbrel
las. Prices from 50c to §3.00.
L. M. Paul.
—Read about the special Job in
Ladies’ Handkerchiefs in my reg
ular ad. L. F. Cateb.
—Call oa W- B. Sims for Gro
ceries of eVery kind usually kept
in a first class store.
—Black CrepoDB for Ladies’
skirts. L. F. Cateb.
contracted with Mr. Taylor to re
pair the washout at Barnes’ Mill
for §35.00, provided that Mr. Tay
lor give suitable bond for the main
tenance of the dam and roadway
at that place for seven years. Com
missionar Miller was continued as
committee to perfect the arrange
ment.
Reports of commution tax col
lected and expended were filed by
all the commissioners except Com •
missioners Hays and Hodge, who
were allowed till the meeting in
May to file their reports.
The tax collector submitted his
final statement for the year 1898,
and the county Treasurer and
county Judge filed their quarterly
reports, all of which, upon motion,
were referred to the chairman for
examination and approval.
The tax collector was ordered to
refund to Chester Varnadoe, wo
man, §1.00 poll tax;Eliza Ransom,
womaD, §1.00 poll tax; Bob Nelson
over age, §1.00 poll tax; Calvin
Evans, over . age, §1.00 poll tax;
Joe Bryant, over age, §1.00 poll tax;
Madison Duffy, over age, §1.00 poll
tax; W. S. Garvin, error on digest,
§1.35; Frank Gunn, Jr. error on di
gest §4.29; Horace KincheD, Agt.
error on digest, §100 poll tax; and
D. B. Wimberly, non- resident,
§1.00 poll tax.
It was ordered that Mrs. M. B.
Persons be relieved of double tax.
W. H. Smith and wife were al
lowed §3 00 per mouth from pau
per fund.
Whereupon, court adjourned.
C. E. Bbunson,
Clerk.
The Colored C. Iff. E. S. S.
Mb. Editob:
Dear Sir—Allow me space iu
your valuable paper to say some
thing about the Easter exercises at
the C. M. E. Church April 2,1899,
11 o’clock A. M. The church was
beautifully decorated with flowers,
and the pews were filled with vis
itors.
The first on program was, Song
No. 71, Revival No. 2. Then prayer
by the superintendent, Brother Ed
ward Louis; Scriptural Recitation,
by a class of small girls and boys:
Essay, The Resurrection, Miss Su
sie E. Harris; Solo, Jesus loved
me long ago, Miss Oneida E. Rus
sell; Recitation, The Saints, Mas
ter Louis Dudley; Song 286, Re
vival No. 2; Essay, Easter Day,
Mrs. Mamie Mathis; Dnet, by
Misses Jane E Bennett and Mabel
C. Raggins, Christ is Risen; Solo
and Recitation, Miss Mattie Har
ris; Recitation, Mr. J. H. Dudley;
Quintet, tiree girls and two boys;
Sextet, Life is a Railroad to Heav
en, by four girls arid two boys; Se
lect Reading, The need of Haste
in Mission Work, Miss Oneida E.
Russell. Then Rev. Beeks of the
Baptist church made some touch
ing remarks on the life and death
of the Savior. A collection was
raised. Each child was supplied
with a beautiful egg. SoDg, God
be with You Till We Meet Again.
Benediction, by Rev. Beeks.
Oneida E. Russell.
Be Sure to See
• Our line of White Piques that run in price from
10c. to 35c.
Our line of White Lawns that sell at 5c, 8c, 10c,
12§c, 15c, 20e, 25e.
„ Our line of White Cheeked Dimities that sell at
6c, 8e, 10c, 12|c, 15e, 20e, 25c.
- Our line of Figured Light-weight Summer Dress
Goods that sell at 5c, 8c, 10c.
Our line of Crash Suitings (the talk of the town)
that sell at 8c, 10c, 12ie.
Our line of Printed Cambrics that sell at 15e, and
lead the list of Washable Shirt Waist Materials.
And Be Sure to See to It
That your entire Spring Outfit comes from that
wonderful aggregation of innumerable Novelties
and Seasonable Necessities at
L. M. PAUL’S, Perry, Ga.
.SPRING, 1899.
PEERY, GkA__ .
A DOLLAR SAVED IS A DOLLAR MADE.
By buying your goods from me you save the dollar.
It is with pleasure that 1 announce to you that I have now ready for
your inspection the largest and best selected stock of Fine Dry Goods,
Dress Goods, Silks, Notions, Shoes, Clothing and Men’s Famishing
Goods EYER BROUGHT TO PERRY. My son, W. G. Day, who
has had long experience in the business, purchased this New Stock
of Spring Goods while in New York, where he secured
THE BEST THINGS THAT COULD BE BOUGHT,
embracing all the latest styles of every line of goods I carry, including
Dress Trimmings, Laces, Embroideries, &c., &o.
The people of Perry and Houston county will have an opportunity
to select from the most comprehensive line ever offered in Perry, and
in every department the same narrow margin of profit characteristic of
my store will be maintained. The importance of visiting New York
City, America’s best market, becomes more pronounced, and thus the
advantage ot buying at mystore. Not a department has bien neglect
ed, and I still maintain my reputation—Persy’s Leading Merchant.
I solicit the patronage of all, and desire inspection of my Mammoth
Stock of New Spring Goods. Respectfully,
W. D. DAY, Perry, Ga.
“Right Up To Date.”
Dr. M. A. Simmons Liver Med
icine Clears the Complexion, gives
Buoyancy to the Mind,cures Head
ache, Regulates stomach, Bowels
and Liver.
—The Atlanta weekly Consti
tution and the Home Journal one
year for §2 00, cash in advance.
PRESERVATION OF THE SIGHT
is more important than the preservation
of good looks, yet some people prefer to
strain the eyes rather than wear
•v GLASSES.
The Spectacles and Eye-Glasses made
here are not disfiguring. They are of the
newest design, light but very strong.
And the accuracy of onr fitting has
never been questioned. A graduate op
tician, who has at his disposal perfect
instruments, makes thorough tests and
fits the glasses.
J. L. FINCHER,
FORT VALLEY', GA.
Subscribe for the Home Journal,
Macon, Ga.,‘March 6, 1899.
Mr. Editor:—
Will you please say to your readers that we have
made extraordinary efforts to place before them this season
one of the choicest stocks ot Stylish Clothing- and-Furnish
ing Goods ever brought to this market. That we have sur
passed all former records will &be easily admitted when our
stock is seen. Our aim is to have the very best that money
can buy; and that right lip to date in style and finish. If
we buy a bargain we don’t pocket it, but give our custom
ers the benefit; if anything is not right we take pleasure in
making it right. Hence, a constantlyQincreasing business
and a host of satisfied customers.
Our “Hawes $3.00 Hat” is the envy of competitors.
Mail orders solicited, and have our best attention.
Very truly yours,
BENSON 4 HOU:
The Up-to-Date Clothiers*
. MACON, GEORGIA.
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Administrator’s Sale.
GEORGIA.—Houston Count,':
By virtue of an order granted by the
Court of Ordinary of said county at the
the regular April term, 1899,1 will sell
before the bonrt house door in Perry,
Ga, on the first Tuesday in May next,
within the legal hours of sale, the fol
lowing land belonging to the estate of
G. W. King, late of said county, de
ceased, to-wit: That undivided one-
half interest in part of lot of land No.
206 in the 6th district of said county,
joining E. W. Jackson and W. B. Goff
on the north, Mrs. W. W. Chunn on the
west, and running with her fence in a
straight line which runs from Goff’s line
to the first hollow, then straight on to
the second hollow, then down the center
of said hollow to the R. R. southwest of
the house or settlement on said place,
then up B. R. to E. W. Jackson’s land,
to contain forty-five acres, more or less.
Sold for the purpose of paying debts.
Terms cash. April 4th, 1899.
O. C. Batsman, Adm’r.
Estate of G. W. King.
Administratrix’ Sale.
GEORGIA,—Houston County:
By virtue of an order granted at the
regular April term, 1899, of the Court of
Ordinary of said county, I will sell be
fore the court house door in Perry, Ga.,
on the 1st Tuesday in May, 1899, within
the legal hours of sale, the following
tract or parcel of land belonging to the
estate of Mrs. Priscilla W. Pool, deceas
ed, to-wii: East half of lot No. 161 and
east half of lot No. 162, in 18th district
of said county, containing 20234 acres,
more or less. Sold for the purpose of
distribution among the heirs of said de
ceased. Terms cash.
April 4th, 1899.
Miss Clutobd W. Pool,
Administratrix.
City Marshal’s Sale.
I win sell at public outcry before the court
house door in Feny, Houston, county, 6a., be
tween the legal hours of sale'on thehrst Tues
day in Slay, 1899, the following property, to-wit:
That iot in the town of Ferry, said countv and
I- “ whereon the Wells House is situated, fac-
, bounded north by Main street, west by
land of Mrs. David, south by the W. J. Moore
Warehouse, east by Jernlghan street. Levied
on and to he sold as the property of Mrs. SI. M.
WeUsJto satisfy a fi fa for town taxes of1898for
the town of Ferry vs Mrs. JL M. Weils. Tenant
in possession notified as the law directs.
G.A.3
April 4th, 1899.
. MILLER, City Marshal ;