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Sidewalk Gleanings.
LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AMD COUNTY
—Farm work
der now.
is the active or-
—Some of the elm trees in Per
ry are budding.
—Miss Eugenia Pate of Hawk-
inaville is the guest of Miss Mary
Joe.Cooper.
—Miss Marie Anderson of Ma
con is in Perry, the guest of Miss
Nell Rogers.
—Mrs. W. D. Bridger has re
turned home from a visit to her
brother at Sandersville.
— Sheriff M. L. Cooper is steadi
ly improving, and will soon be
able to be at his office.
—The weather chart in t his of
fice designates Thursday, January
24th, as a storm period.
—Miss Blanche Houser of Port
Valley was the guest of Miss Louise
Riley a day or two la st week.
— Mrs. R. P. Hollinshed of
Port Valley was with her parents
in Perry from Saturday to Mon
day.
— Early last Saturday morning
‘.the weather was colder that it has
been at any other time this win
ter.
—The farm indications are that
an increased acreage will be devo
ted to the cultivation of cotton
this year.
—Perry people will begin their
preparations for early gardening
as soon as the weather permits
such work.
. —Miss Louise Frederick of Mar
shall was in Perry from Saturday
to Monday with her sister, Mrs.
A. C. Riley.
—Messrs. R. P. Hollinshed and
Harris Turner spent Sunday in
Perry with the family of Mr.
Fred M. Houser.
—Mrs. C. T. Lawson is in Cor-
dele visiting her daughter, Mrs. J.
B. Pate, who is suffering with an
attact of lagrippe.
—Some fruit growers in Hous
ton think a freeze any time this
season before blooms appear will
kill the peach crop.
— Several citizens of Perry are
invited to attend a social meeting
of the Elks at Macon Thursday
evening, January 24th.
—Mr. "Wayne Holman, of Ten
nessee, a student of the Georgia
School of Technology , is in Perry
with Mr. Ben. W. Holtzclaw.
—Miss Mary Haslam of Mar-
shallville was in Perry last Friday
to Sunday, visiting the family of
her uncle, Mr. C. P. Marshall.
—Mrs. J. E. Whitehurst of Ma
con spent several days last week
and this with her cousin, Mrs. T,
D. Gurr, three miles east of Perry.
—There will be a public sale of
personal property next Saturday
at the late home of Mr. T. B.
Chancey, deceased, in the lower
111th district.
—The failure of the robins to
appear in this locality in consid
erable numbers, indicates that the
coldest weather of the winter is
yet to come.
—The people of Perry could
erect a cotton seed mill here and
begin its operation next fall, if
they would. We understand cap
ital outside the town can be se
cured.
—Mayor J. P. Duncan and Mr.
W. H. Norwood went down to
BriinswickjWednesday to represent
Perry in the conference concern
ing the proposed route of the
Brunswick & Birmingham rail
road. Capt. John H. Powers,
civil engineer, was persuaded to
accompany Messrs. Duncan and
Norwood.
Epworth League Meeting.
The first businees and social
meeting of the Epworth League
under the management of the new
officers was held at the home of
Mr. M. A. Edwards last Friday
night, having been postponed
from the Friday previous, on ac
count of the inclemency of the
weather.
Shortly after eight o’clock the
League was called to order by the
President, Mr. Houser Edwards.
Then all joined in singing
“Down in The Valley.” After
the reading of the scripture lesson,
Rev. B. E. Whittington led in
prayer. The minutes were then
read and confirmed.
After that, the reports from
officers were called for, and all
responses were encouraging. At
a meeting of the officers, the
League had been divided into the
following committees:
Committee on WorshipMiss
Nell Rogers, Chairman, Misses
Clara Dasher, Mary Giles, May
Hodges, Fannie King, Marie,
Nunn, Messrs F. M. Houser. A. C.
Riley, J. S. Rainey and George
Nunn, Jr.
Committee On Charity and
Help:—Miss Maybelle Dasher,
Chairman; Misses D’Nena Bridg
er, Gussie King, Pauliue Smoak,
Mrs, B. E. Whittington, Mr.
John Houston.
Committee on Entertainment
Miss Lula Houser, Chairman;
Misses Susie Giles, Annie Nunn,-
Evelyn Powers, Sara Tounsley,
Mdms. S. D. Rogeos and L. S.
Tounslv, Rev. B. E. Whittington,
Mr. Houston Houser.
Committee on Epworth Era: —
Miss Corine Baldwin.
On Publication: —Mr. J. H.
Hodges.
Lookout CommitteeMiss Bes
sie Houser, Chairman,; Miss ma-
rion Edwards, Mr. George Nunn,
Jr.
The Chairman of the Lookout
Committee reported the following
applicants for membership:
Misses Lizzie Riley, Lizzie May
Hemmingway, May Thurmond,
Gussie Riley, Mr. Russel Edwards,
Masters Ira Nunn and Sollie
Dasher, whom the League voted
be received at the next business
meeting.
The Chairman of the Charity
and Help committee reported a
case which needed our attention,
and Misses Nell Rogers and May-
belle Dasher were authorized by
the League to purchase the nec-
cessaries. After a short intermis
sion the League was again called
to order by the Third Vice Presi
dent, Miss Lula Houser, and the
following was rendered.
Inst, music by Miss May Hodges.
Questions and Answers, by
League.
. Music, by Miss Maybelle Dash
er.
Finishing Questions, by League.
Inst. Solo, by Miss Mary Giles.
Recitation, by Miss Madie Da
vis. -
. Talk, by Rev. B. E. Whitting
ton.
Inst, music by Miss Bessie
Houser.
Nell Norwood, Secretary.
Eugenia Livingston Tucker At The
Court House Wednesday Night.
vance.
ingston
P. Costello, the genial ad-
agent of Miss Eugenia Liv-
Tucker’s Southern Dra
matic Concert Co.,, was in Perry
Tuesday, and arranged for the ap
pearance of that- excellent attrac
tion at the Court house Wednes-:
day night, for benefit of the Perry
Rifles.
• Of course Miss Tucker is the
chief attraction, though she is
ably assisted. The entertainment
consists of dramatized mono
logues, character impersonations,
vocal and instrumental music.
Of Miss Tucker,the Macon Tele
graph says, she having recently
appeared in Macon:
“She comes from the Land of
Flowers, and her soul glows with
the fire of genius. Her great tal
ents hare been cultivated to a high
degree. In pathos she holds her
audience at such a* tention that
they fairly shout for joy when the
scene shifts and they are given an
excuse for laughing.
IN frxc:
—“Farmers Guide” is the name
of a book, and as its title’ indi
cates, is a guide to farmers in the
cultivation and fertilization of all
crops typical to America. This
book is handsomely bound, pro
fusely illustrated, and every far
mer should have it in his library.
It can be had without charge from
the German Kali Works of 98
Nassau St., New York City.
—Mr. W. H. Talton of near Bo
naire was in Perry Tuesday morn
ing, and said in answer to ques
tions that reports received sever
al days ago were to the effect that
Mr. G. M. T. Feagin is steadily
recovering from his late critical
illness, at the home of his daugh
ter in Cordele.
Jeans Pants worth $1.25, for SSc
Cottonade Pants worth 90c, for 57c
Cottonade Pan^s worth 1.00, for 76c
Cottonade Pants worth 1.10, for 78c
Cottonade Pants worth 1.25, for SSc
All-Wool Pants worth 1.75, for 1.30
Cotton Cassimere Pants
worth 1.50, for 1.05
All of my Boys’ Pants to sell at cost.
Also my entire line of Shirts, both
laundered and unlaundered. You
can certainly get bargains here.
I have reduced to cost my entire
line of Ladies’ and Gents’ Under
wear, Ladies’ and Gents’ Gloves*
&c., &c.
I will sell you an 8-day Oak Frame Mantel
Clock, strikes every half hour, for only ....
TTsTOIBIS: $4.00.
The best Plough Shoe on
for the money. $1.25 pair.
The best pair of Hose for 10c.
you ever saw; used especially for
heavy plough shoes.
earth ® will sell you 1 dozen Coat’s
Spool Cotton for 60c. and give you
two spools of the Carrollton Spool
Cotton free; This offer is for 30
days only.
Any piece of Calico in my store
you can buy now for 5c yard. This
is a great opportunity for you.
I will receive every Saturday and
Wednesday plenty of the Best Loaf
Light Bread. I mean the best you
1 EVER USED FOR 5c PER LOAF.
Plenty of Ball Thread for lc ball.
Plenty of Spool Cotton 2 for 5c. I
also handle Coat’s Spool Cotton; all
numbers in white and black.
I also have the best Goshen But
ter for 35c per pound. 3 pounds for
$1.00.
—Though it is presumed that
guano will be used in Houston
this year in largely increased ra
tio, there is not yet much activity
on that line in this locality.
You Know What You Are Taking
When you take Grove’s Taste
less Chill Tonic because the for
mula is plainly printed on every
bottle showing that it is simply
Iron and Quinine in a...tasteless
form. No cure, no pay. Price 50c
: : ' , T j‘. -
—A good Sound young Mule for
sale Fred M. Houser’s.
—Mr. W. D. Pierce is in Atlan
ta, and while there will present
his endorsements as an applicant
for Superindendant of the State
Veterans’ Home. Mr. Pierce’s
endorsements are as strong as they
could be, from good men and true
throughout the state.
—The train that leaves Fort
Valley at 3 p. m. does not stop be
tween Fort Valley and Macon;
nor does the train that leaves Ma
con at 12:05. Passengers desir
ing to stop between these points
must leave Macon at 10:50 a. m.,
and Fort Valley at 3:10 p. m. |
invitations have been receiv
ed in Perry to the marriage of Dr.
Charles Franklin Cooper to Miss
Lutie Laidler at Rochelle, Ga.,011
Wednesday, January 30th, .1901.
Dr? Cooper is the second son of
Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Cooper of Per
ry, and is enjoying a lucrative po
sition as physician and surgeon at
Pitts, Ga. The bride is a daugh
ter of Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Laidler,
formerly of Houstpn county. We . Gome in y ? u . l f re P assin g our
join their many friends m extend- (buy anything or not. You may be wrong
ing cordial congratulations and;—we may have something you want ex
best wishes. {tremely. At any rate, we always have
something new and interesting to show,
Established 1865.
Waterman & Co;,
620 to 624 Fourth-Street,
MACON,GA.
DEALERS IN
| AND
OF ALL KINDS.
FINE HORSES AND LARGE MULES -
A SPECIALTY.
SPECIAL: apples 40c. peck.
For cash
Good sound Cabbage,
Irish Potatoes, Oranges,
Apples, Bananas, &c.
A good supply of
D; M. Ferry & Co’s. Seeds;
all kinds.
o:fcT
J. D.
*!
ZD2:37- <3-ood.s
<3-rocerIes.
and
413 Third Street,
MACON, CA. ..
I have recently returned in harness to
meet my old friends, and will endeavor
to make as many new ones as possible. I
am now prepared to
FEED ALL WHO COME,
and will give them a cordial greeting and
satisfy the inner man with the best in the
market at most reasonable prices. My
Restaurant is more
ESPECIALLY for LADIES,
having no connection with saloons
If you want anything choice to eat, yon wi
know
That Isaac’s s the place to go.
Old Veteran Caterer,
E. ISAACS.
OASTORIA.
Bears the /} Eb Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature
of
GEORGIA—Houston County.
M. A. Edwards, administrator of the
estate of J. W. Hardison,of said county,
deceased, has applied for dismission
from said trust:
This is therefore to cite all personsgeon-
eemed to appear at the April term,
1901, of the court of Ordinary of said
county and show cause, if any they have,
why said application should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this
January 7,1901.
SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary.
INSPECTION COSTS NOTHING.
■—Home Journal subscribers an ^ inspection costs nothing,
J.H.&W.W. WILLIAMS,
Jewelers, Macon, Ga.
who did not pay up last year will
relieve the pressure considerably
by bringing, or sending, us the
cash within the next few days.
Cheap. Mules.
I don’t mean sorry mules, but
the best. I sell at close margins
for cash. Call and see 'me when
in the City. C. M. Branan,
Poplar street, Macon, Ga.
Agent for Chattanooga two-horse
Chilled Plows, also for White
Hickory Wagons W. D. Day.
The best Standard Prints are
going at 5/per yd. at i J jj|j |fj gj
L. M. Paul's. 1 Subscribe for The Home Journal. J
Fertittzres For 1901.
I am selling the following brands of
Guano, and will be glad to see my
friends befoie they buy. I can save
you money.
Plow Brand Guano.
Georgia State Grange Guano.
Scott’s Formula Guano.
Baldwin’s Dissolved Bone Acid.
10—4— Acid.
Pure German Kainit.
Cotton Seed Meal.
Muriate of Potash.
Call on write me at Byron, Gr.
J. W. RUSHING.
,„TOi MIST..
Sat and Sleep.
We can satisfy you in every
particular.
Under new management,
well illuminated, home
like, everything selected
to afford comfoet. Best
rooms and table service.
$1.00 to $2.00 PER DAY.
Convenient to business
center of the city. If you
are in search of a com
pletely satisfactory situ
ation, come this way.
W. A. llerin, Prop’r.
Next to Academy of Music,
MACON, CA.
GEORGIA, Houston County.
A. J. Garvin, administrator of the es
tate of Mrs. Nittie Garvin; dec’d, has ap
plied for dismission from his said trust:
This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned |to appear at the April
term, 1901, of the court of Ordinary of
said county and show cause, if any they
have, why said application should not
be granted.
Winess my official signature this
January 7,1901.
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary
GEORGIA—Houston County.
Mollie Lawson, widow of Army Law-
son, dec'd, has applied for 12 months
support for herself and her four minor
children out of estate of said deceased.
This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned to appear at the February
term, 1901, of the court of Ordinary of
said county, and show cause, if any they
have, why said application should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this
Janurry 7,1901.
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary.
GEORGIA—Houston. County.
Miss Clifford W. Pool, administratrix
of the estate of Mrs. Priscilla W. Pool,
dec’djias applied for dismission from her
said trust:
j This i s therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the February term,
1901, of the court of Ordinary of said
county, and show cause, if any they have,
why said application should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this
November 5,1900.
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary.
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