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Sidewalk Gleanings.
LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY
—Spring weather is now in order
—Court of Ordinary next Mon
day.
—Corn planting may be com
menced next week.
—County Commissioners’ court
and legal sales next Tuesday.
—Some Houston farmers will
probably commence planting corn
next week, the weather permit
ting.
—Many farmers in Houston
have fewer contract laborers than
they need.
—Miss Gertrude Marshall of
Elko is visiting Mrs. W. F. Ben
nett near Perry.
—Mr. G. Frank Riley of Macon
wa* with home folks in Perry last
Sunday and Monday.
—Last Sunday morning the
weather was colder here than at
any other time this winter.
—Rev. B. E. Whittington will
preach at Providence church next
Sunday, providence permitting.
—There is some doubt as to
whether the Houston peach crop
of this year has been entirely des
troyed.
—In the poem “Mystery” on
our first page, the 26th line should
be “Who worship by the ancient
streams,” instead of at.
—Mr. T. A. Middlebrook8 re
turned home last Friday evening
from Macon, where he had been
on business about two weeks.
—The- postponed meeting of
the Perry Epworth League last
Friday night was one of the most
interesting meetings ever held.
—It is reported here that Mr.
Wilson Hemingway and family
will soon return to Perry from
Macon. They will receive cordial
greeting.
—Miss Annie Clark, of near
Small Academy, was in Perry
from last Friday afternoon to
Monday morning, the guest of Miss
Marie Nunn.
—The Baptist Young People’s
Union will hold their monthly
business meeting at the home of
Mr. J. D. Martin, Jr., on Friday
night, March 1st.
—There will most likely be
meeting of the Houston county
Baptist Union on the fifth Satur
day and Sunday in March. Due
notice will be given.
—As the Home Journal goes to
press several hours prior to the
time fixed for the marriage of Mr.
Fred M. Culler and Miss Anna
Kegg, we cannot publish a report
of that happy event this week.
—Mr. M. A. Edwards returned
home last Saturday night from a
visit to Tampa and St. Augustine,
Florida. Though absent from
home only nine days, he says his
cold and cough have about disap
peared.
—There may not be any preach
ing at any of the Perry churches
next Sunday morning, but it is ex
pected that there will be services
of some sort at both the
and Methodist churches
the usual morning hour.
SNOW SIX INCHES DEEP.
A Peculiar Snow-Fall.
The very heavy snow that fell
throughout Georgia last Saturday
morning, was peculiar in many
features as it fell in Houston
county.
It began falling about 2 o’clock
Saturday morning, having been
preceded by alight rain.
When day dawned the earth,
trees, fencee and house-tops were
more completely covered than ev
er before known. The almost en
tire absence of wind did not divert
the flakes in their descent to
earth, and they fell almost
straight, and remained where they
fell.
Snow is accepted everywhere as
a synonym of beauty and purity,
and the truth of this was most
impressively exemplified last Sat
urday morning. Every tree pre
sented a picture of Divine beauty.
The flakes were infinitesimaly
small, and in downy softness
nestled closely to whatever they
touched. Upon each limb and
twigg, however small, there was
an upright attachment of snow,
from two to four inches wide or
high, regardless of its. thickness.
On the small twiggs the appear
ance was that above each was
stretched a white satin ribbon,
each tree presenting a different
combination of beauty. The for
ests were indescribably beautiful.
The snow continued to fall in
small flakes until about 10 o’clock
in the morning, without accompa
niment of rain or sleet. On level
ground the depth was a fraction
over six inches, without any par
ticle of drift. This was the deep
est snow measured in Perry with
in forty years.
During Saturday morning, and
at intervals throughout the day,
the young folks of both sexes in
dulged in snow-balling, creating
much pleasure for themselves and
amusement to those seeing but
not participating.
The snow began melting about
noon, but the process was slow.
Saturday night the weather grew
colder, but the record didn’t go
below 20 degrees, but that was
sufficient to produce a decided
freeze. More snow was melted by
the sun Sunday, but much re
mained, and there was another
freeze that night, though the ther-
nometer didn’t register quite so
low as on Saturday night.
No damage to animal life has
been reported, but it is known
thatfthe open fruit buds were se
riously injured. The grain crops
were not damaged.
Rain fell Monday night, yet snow
was on the honsebops and in pro
tected places Tuesday morning.
This was unnsually late for
snow in this section of Georgia,
though in 1899 snow fell on Feb
ruary 12th, and on the 13th the
weather was colder than ever be
fore known at Perry—8 or 4 de
grees below zero.
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Marriage Near Perry.
Gen. Anderson Dead.
D.
his
Last Saturday Gen. Charles
Anderson died of paralysis at
home in Fort Valley.
He was 74 years of age, a man of
strictest integrity, a gentleman
under all circumstances, true to
every trust, than whom no great
er-hearted man ever lived any
where.
He served with distinction in
the Confederate war, and was ad
vanced to the rank of Brigadier-
General. For many years after
the war he successfully conducted
a warehouse business, at Fort Val
ley and in Macon. He earned
and held the complete confidence
of all who knew him, and several
times he was elected to county
office in Honston, serving succes
sive as tax receiver and tax col
lector.
A year or more ago he suffered
from a stroke of partial paralysis,
and he never fully recovered his
health. The fatal stroke of last
Saturday was not entirely unex
pected by those who best knew his
physical condition.
Few men had more friends,
though Gen. Anderson was firm
in his convictions, and positive in
his expressions.
He leaves a devoted wife, two
sons and a daughter, and with
these bereaved ones their many
friends sincerely sympathise.
Executive Oommitts H. B. U.
Members of the executive com
mittee of thd Houston County
Baptist Union are requested to
meet at the Perry Baptist church
on Thursday, March 7th, at 10
o’clock a. m.
Masonic Notes.
Interest on notes due by Hous
ton Lodge, No. 35, F. & A. M.,
will be paid upon application to
the undersigned.
C.-E. BRUNSon, Gen. M’g’r.
Baptist
during
—On the first and fifth pages
of this issue of the Home Journal
there are four original articles;
a short poem, a School Composi
tion, a letter from Rev. C. K.
Henderson, and a memoriam of
Master Gordon Etheridge,
—Mr. 0. T. Adams of Fort Me.
Pherson, near Atlanta, will soon
come to Houston with his family
to live. He recently bought the
Nathan Toomer mill place, about
seven miles from Perry, slightly
south of west.Preferringnot to live
so far from town, he has rented
for the remainder of this year the
dwelling house on Dr. C. R.
Mann’s Klondike farm, just west
of Perry.
—Two new cases of small-pox'
in Perry were reported last Fri
day and Saturday, but they are
in houses very near to the other
cases, and were expected. The
situation is not considered more
serious than before these later
cases developed. About the same
time two ceases were
the Ragin place, about- 5 miles
west of Perry, near Myrtle.
At 10:30 o’clock Wednesday
Morning, February 27th, Mr. R.
B. Polland and Miss Mattie E.
Rainey were married at the home
of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Culler,
brother-in-law and sister of the
bride. Rev. B. E. Whittington of
ficiating.
The happy couple left Perry on
the 11:10 train, en route to Pou-
lan, where a reception is given
them at the home of a sister of
the groom.
The groom has been ticket agent
of the Plant Railway system at
Pearson, but has been appoin ted
to a like position at Waycross.
The bride is the second young
est daughter of the. late Mr. and
Mrs. Watkins L. Rainey of near
Perry.
The marriage was attended only
by relatives, aud a few friends.
We know the groom has aquir-
ed a prize. Our most cordial con
gratulations are extended, with
best wishes for their future wel
fare and happiness.
Com and Oats for Sale.
I have for sale 1500 bushels of
Corn, and 300 bushels Feed Oats,
jull. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga.
—‘■Just received a job lot of La
dies’ Linen Collars, actual value
reported on 10c, our price4/each, or 3 for-
10/. Cuff’s at same prices per.
—Mr. C. H. Moore last week
resigned the position of railroad
agent at Perry, and Mr. L. B.
Clark was appointed to succeed
him. Mr. Moore has efficiently
served the people and the rail
road at the Perry depot for ten
years, and his rezignation was
sent in because he believes a more
active life would benefit his health.
Mr. Clark is a native of Houston
county, having been reared near
Powersville, and recently served
the railroad at Geneva. He as
sumed charge of the Perry depot
Tuesday, and his wife and child
will soon join him here.
You Can Secure Some Big Bar
gains by buying at the
: BACKET STORE :
—White Duck Collars, the best
Farm Collar in existance for 60/.
Big lot of Bark Collars and Col-
ar Pads at L. M. Paul’s,
—Wagons and Buggies that are
beauties, at Fred M. Houser’s.
A nice line of Umbrellas from
50c to $3.00. W. D. Day.
Reports show a greatly increased
death rate from throat and lung
troubles, due to the prevalence of
croup, pneumonia and grippe. We
advise the use of One Minute
Cough Cure in all of these diffi
culties. It is the only harmless
remedy that gives immediate re
sults. Children like it. H. M.
Holtzclaw’s Drugstore.
Established 1865.
Waterman & Co.,
620 to 624 Fourth Street,
MACOX, GS-Al.
DEALERS IN
HORSES t MULES
OF ALL KINDS.
— FINE EOBSES AND LARGE MULES —
A SPECIALTY
ilST TINWARE YOU CLAIST GET:
2 quart Self Measuring Cops 5c. each. Regular pricp is 10c.
The largest Wash Pan for 5c. The largest Wash Pan for 10c.
An 8 bole Muffin Pan for 10c. The New Style Sifter for 10c.
Or, we have the better grade for 15c.
The largest Milk Strainer for 10c, A 2 quart Milk Cup for 7c.
A 2 quart Covered Bncket for 7c. A 2 quart Oil Can for 10c.
A 4 quart Oil Can for 15c. A 1 quart C< ffee Pot for 5c.
Other Bargains in this line that we can-
not mention now.
In Galvanized Ware you can g'ets
A large Coal Scuttle for 25c. A very large Coal Scuttle for 35c.
A 1 gallon Oil Can for 20c. Regular price is 25c.
A10 inch Wash Pan for 5c ODly. Ad 11 inch Wash Pan for 8c.
A 12 inch Wash Pan for 10c. A large size Foot Tub for 40c.
A 10 quart Wei! Backet for 25c.
Some other thiugs iu this line, too.
We have the largest siock of Enameled Ware in town,
Why? Answer: Because we buy it from the Riffht
Place and get the Lowest Prices. Get our prices
before buying anywhere
We have a large stock of Glassware, Crockery. Woodeuware, &c.
No. 1 Lamp Chimnejs for 5c. No. 2 Lamp Chimneys for 5c.
WeQiave just received the following Goods
with these prices:
The New Extension Strainer, worth 25c., for 15c.
7 and 9 inch Tin Pie Plates, 2 for 5c. 11 inch Pie Plates for 5c.
A nice Towel Rack with three 3 rods for 10c.
4^ inch Saw File for 5c. The best Egg Beater for 10c.
Ail sizes in Picture Wire 25 yards for 5c.
Somo pretty Paper Lamp Shades for 5c, each.
Rubber Heels for Ladies, all sizes, 25c pair.
Rubber Heels for Men, all sizes, 25c. pair.
Jews Harps for 5 and 10c. 3 papers Good Pins for 5c.
Curtain Poles with Fixtures for 30c each.
Best Brass Prns, 2 sizes, 4c and 5c paper.
2 pairs Leather Shoe Strings, twisted wire on ends, for 5c.
Ladies’ Garters 5 and 10c. Nice Work Baskets for 50c each.
Bargains in several kinds of Rat Traps
The Best Hose in town for the money, in black or gray for wo
men; 5c. pair, regular pric9 8c.
are going to have some Nice Premiums to give away to
our customers for trading with us. We have some cards
with 5c, 10c, 25c, 50c. marked on them, and propose to give you cred
it for every cent from 5 cents up that you spend with us cash. Credit
Positively Not Accepted in this plan. For instance: If you spend
$5.00 with us cash we will give you anything in our store that sells
for 20 cents, or we will have special premiums to offer for amounts
traded with us from $1.00 up. Give us a call. We can explain fully
our plan to you. Very Truly Yours,
THE BACKET STORE, Perrv, Ga.
ISAACS’ CAFE,
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 yon want anything choice to eat, yon wi
know
That Isaac’s s the place to go.
Old Veteran Caterer,
E. ISAACS.
WE
pair, at Perry Post Office.
Fertilizres For 1901.
I am selling the following brands of
Guano, aud 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. I
Pure German Kainit. -J
Cotton Seed Meal.
Muriate of Potash.
Call on write me at Byron, Gr.
J. W. RUSHING, j
TOST..
a:o.cL Sleep.
We can satisfy you in every
particular.
Stubblefield louse,
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. Herin,Prop’r.
Next to Academy of Music,
MACON, GA.' 7
INSPECTION COSTS NOTHING.
Come in when you -are passing our
store—never mind whether you want to
buy anything or not. You may be wrong
we may have something you want ex
tremely. At any rate, we always have
something new and interesting to show,
and inspection costs nothing.
• J.E.&W.W. WILLIAMS,
Jewelers, Macon, Ga.
gastqrta.
Bears the ^ The Kind You Have Always Bought
Signature
of
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