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LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY
—Peach, or no jieach, that’s
the question
—There are peaches in Perry as
large as peas.
—Much Houston hay should be
harvested this year.
—Preaching at the Presbyterian
church next Sunday.
—Cotton planting is now in or
der, the weather permitting.'
—The Perry children are talk
ing about an Easter egg-hunt'uext
Saturday.
I —If the yield is fair, the Hous
ton wheat crop this year will be
much larger than usual.
—Mr. W. M. Blewster of Fort
Valley was in Perry last Sunday,
on social business intent.
—We understand there will be
a marriage in Perry on the 24th
inst., at the Baptist church.
—Houston-made flour is grow
ing in popularity. It is pure
nutritious and decidedly good.
—Rev. B. E. Whittington will
fill his regular appointment at
Providence church next Sunday.
—The annual picnic of the Perry
school will be enjoyed Friday of
next week, the weather permitting.
—Some of our farmers fear the
continued wet weather will cause
the planted corn to rot in the
ground.
—Mr. W. Gordon Day, recently
of Dublin, came to Perry last
Friday to visit the family of his
father, Mr. W. D. Day.. 1
—Quite a number of Houston
people attended the general meet
ing of the EcLeonnee Association
in South Macon last week.
—Makers of harvesting machin
ery anticipate a heavy grain crop
this year, and already their mow
ers, reapers, etc, are on exhibition
in Perry,
—We are glad to note the recov
ery of Miss Mattie Miller. She
resumed her duties as teacher of
the public school at Grovania last
Monday.
—The Easter full moon didn’t
exactly bring a freeze, but came
so hear it that much uneasiness
prevailed. What may follow is
problematical.
— Houston farmers insist that
the acreage devoted to cotton this
year will not be larger than that
of last yeaj, owing chiefly to the
scarcity of labor.
—The heaviest rain of the sea
son fell at and around Perry last
Saturday afternoon. For a short
while it seemed that a very heavy
storm was approaching.
—Mrs.|M. C. Hook and Mrs. Ida
Rogers returned home Wednesday
morning from Vienna, where they
attended a district metting-of the
Woman’s Missionary Society.
—The name of Estelle Edwards
was inadvertantly omitted from
the honor roll of Perry Public
School published last week. She
is in the fourth grade, and her av
erage was 96.
—Following the quarterly con
ference at Perry on the 14th and
15th, protracted services will be
conducted at the Methodist
church. Rev. Howard, McGehee,
and other ministers, will probably
assist our pastor.
—Havana is the name of a new
pose-office .in Houston county, at
the store of Mr. J. T. Miller in
the Lower 5th district. Mr. J. T.
H I Miller is post-master, and Mr. W.
C. Lewis is mail carrier between
the new office and Wellston.
—Last Monday was positively
wintry, and the weather was cold
er at noon than at day
break. During the morning the
the clouds were heavy, with some
wind, a few flakes of snow and
light rain. There was consider
able rain Tuesday.
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—Rev. I. M. Auld and
wife and three children, have
moved to Perry and are temporar
ily occupying rooms at the home
of Mrs. M. L. Gilbert. Later they
will occupy the Davis house,at the
north, end of Ball street. They
are cordially welcomed. Mr. Auld
is the nejv pastor of the Perry
Presbyterian church.
Houston Superior Court.
Judge Felton and Solicitor
Rrunson came to Perry Sunday
night, as did several Macon attor
neys. The people of Fort Valley,
jurors, attorneys and others, with
some from points above, reached
here at 7:80 Monday morning, au
advanced schedule on the branch
railroad.
Court for the April term was
called to order at*about 11 o’clock.
When the grand jurors had been
called, Judge Felton told them
that a question had been raised
concerning the advisability of
postponing the court on account
of a number of small pox cases
existing near Perry and in other
sections of the county. He re
quested the grand jurors to con
sider the question, and make re
port to the court, when the body
had been organized. The grand
jury was organized by the election
of T. H. Rentz as foreman, Geo.
S. Haslam as clerk, and D. H.
Culler, bailiff. The grand jury
was of the opinion unanimously
that the court should be held,
made the report, and Judge Fel
ton so ordered.
Judge Felton charged the grand
jury in his usual forceful man
ner.
The traverse jurors were sworn
and empanneled, and the court
bailiffs sworn.
Several divorce cases were dis
posed of without argument, but
no other cases could be brought to
trial before noon. Several were
continued for cause.
The grand jury got to work
promptly and several criminal
cases were considered before noon
Solicitor Wm. Brunson is ever
among friends when he is in Per
ry, he Having been born and rear
ed here. His friends congratulate
him most cordially upon his new
position. Since court opened he
has devoted himself to the duties
of his office assiduously, and it
goes without saying that his ser
vice will be faithful and effieent
continually.
During Monday a number of
cases were dismissed, but only one
contested before a jury—a dam
age suit of a negro woman against
the G. S. & F. railroad. It was
nearly 6 o’clock p. m. when this
case was given to the jury under
nhe judge’s charge. The verdict
was for the defendant.
The following visiting attorneys
! lave been in attendance:
H. A. Mathews, E. L. Bryan,
and R. L. Brown of Fore Valley.
C. C. Richardson, C. M. DuPree
and A. T. Harper of Byron. W.
C. Davis of Dublin. Jule Felton
of Montezuma. Judge J. I. Hall,
J. H. Hall, J. E. Hall. R. C. Jor
don, R. D. Fagan of Macon. W.
L. Kemp of Atlanta. U. V. Whip
ple of Cordele. Emmett Houser
of Fort Valley.
Up to noon Wednesday- the
grand jury had considered 24 in
dictments, finding 16 true bills
and 8 no bills.
Mr J. A. Smith, of near Wells
ton, has been elected by the grand
; ury a member of the county
loard of education, to fill the un
expired term of Mr. Geo. M. Fea-
gin, deceased.
The civil docket will probably
be exhausted Thursday.
The service of the grand jury
will most likely be coucluded
Thursday.
Criminal docket next week.
Marriage At Providence.
At 8:80 o’clock la3t Wednesday
evening, Mr. J. D. Milan of South
Carolina and Miss Elizabeth Mel
vin were united in marriage, at
Providence church, Rev. B. E.
Whittington of Perry officiating.
The church was beautifully dec
orated, with a wedding arch im
mediately in front of the pulpit.
Messrs. John Allen and Robert
Harper acted as ushers.
Miss Fincher of Fort Valley,
officiated at the organ, and to
the music of a wedding march,
the groom entered the church with
Mr. Rammage of Fort Valley, and
the bride with Miss Ollie Harper.
Within the chancel, beneath
the wedding arch, the words were
solemnly spoken, making husband
and wife of the happy twain.
Congratulations followered, and
with a number of invited guests,
the bride and groom enjoyed a re
ception'at the home of Mr. John
Melvin, brother of the bride.
Next day they proceeded by
railroad to their future home in
South Carolina,
The groom is a progressive
young farmer, and last year was
superintendent of the Harris-Hol-
lenshead farm in Houston.
The bride is the youngest daugh
ter of the late Mr. Washington
Melvin of Houston county.
The Home Journal joins their
many friends in extending cordial
congratulations, and best wishes
for their future happiness and
prosperity.
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Ryes Tested Free.
I &in-located in Perry. Come
at once and have your eyes tested
and glasses fitted correctly. There
are many cases of constant head
ache caused from loss of vision,
or hereditery imperfection of the
eyes, that in many cases can be
entirely over come by properly
fitted glasses, giving clear, dis
tinct vision.
There are many young people
who need glasses. Why neglect
it until you have overpowered the
the optic nerve, and compelled to
give up your job, or quit school.
If there is nothing wrong with
your eyes, you don’t need glasses.
If there is, now is the time to look
after it.
Call at my office at the Well’s
House, and you will receive
prompt attention.
De. E. W. Mashburn.
Bargains The Supreme
Buier Here.
Good assortment of Best Silk Thread,
to the spool, at the bargain price,
Black Brush Skirt Binding,
all colors, 60 yds
5c the spool.
5c the yard.
Assorted colors in Crochet and Knitting Silk,
5c the spool.
Colored Santache Braid,
15c the bunch.
Regular price is 25c.
White and Colored Finishing or
tho 10c kind, sold here at
Feather Stitch Braid,
8c and 9c the bunch.
Whalebone 5c. the Dozen.
Corset Steels
than 10c
5c eaah. You
anywhere.
can’t buy them for less
r —Our Methodist pastor was m
high favor last Tuesday, having
recieved an easter-time present-
a trout weighing nine pounds.
The trout was caught at the old
D. H. Houser mill by Mr. T. W.
Young, and by him presented to
the preacher.
—There is not a case of small
pox in Perry now. The last per
son having the disease was dis
charged several days ago, and the
house he occupied fumigated. No
new case has been reported/in any
other section of the county, and,
the hope is now entertained that
there will be no further spread of
the malady.
—The County chain gang camp
is being moved this week from
the Lower town into the Upper
towm district. The new camp
will be located .near the home of
Justice W. E. Boler. The gang
now contains only 18 convicts, but
some recruits are expected from
this term of court /
their
-Shoe-makers can get
supplies cheap at Perry
Post Office.
—Col. Edwin L. Drake, who
spent a greater part of the winter
here, bade adieu to his friends at
Perry last Monday morning. He
will stop enroute at Washington,
Brooklyn and other cities, reach
ing his home, Portland, Maine,
about June 1st.
—At last a ticket for Mayor
and Alderman has been announc
ed. The election will be on Sat
urday, April 18th.
Baled Eay For Sale.
On farm four miles east of Per
ry on road to Tivola. S Bonner.
—See that new One-horse Wag
on at Middlebroods’ Steble. A
bargain for cash, or on time for a
negotiable note.
—Syrup, by barrel, cheap, at
Feed M. Hottseb’s.
See the Snapper Gatment Fastener,
The Lindsay Children’s Hose Supporter,
Ladies’ Belts in latest styles, from
Boys’ Belts 15c. Men’s Belts,
Pompadour Combs,
8c the dozen.
20c.
10c to 25c.
15c to 25c.
15c.
Side Combs for
5c, 10c, 15e and 20c the pair.
Colored Garter Elastic, good quality,
Black Cotton Garter Elastic,
Silk Garter Elastic in black and colors,
5c the yard.
5c the yard.
10c the yard.
See those Towel Racks for 10c,
Kleinert,s Dress Shields for 15c and 28c the pair.
You can wash them, and they are guaranteed odor
less. -d.sk to see them.
THE RACKET STORE,
PERRY, GEORGIA.
—Corn, Oats and Cotton Seed
Hulls, Feed M. Houses’s.
WANTED!
Reliable man for Manager of Branch
Office we wish to open in this vicinity.
If yonr record is O. K. here is an oppor
trinity. Kindly give good reference
when writing.
THE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE,
CINCINNATI, OHIO.
Illustrated catalogue 4 cts; in stamps.
We Are Not Only the Cheapest, but
Also the Most Reliable Whiskey
House In Georgia.
Our line of business is largely one of confi
dence and therefore yon want to deal with peo-
pe who will not make misrepresentations. We
guarantee everything we seU just as represent
ed, or wiU cheerfully refund your money.
For §3.25 we will deliver four koll quarts
of our famous
Corn and Oats for Sale.
I have for sale 1500 bushels of
Corn, and 300 bushels Feed Oats,
loll. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga.
—China Matting at 15 and 20/.
Japanese Matting at 25 and 30/.
L. M. Paul’s.
at
-Best Seed Irish Potatoes,
Feed M. Houseb’s.
Administrator’s Sale.
By virtue of an order from""the. Ordi
nary of Houston couafcy, Ga.—I will sell
on the first Tuesday in May, 1901, with
in the legal hours of sale; at the Court
House in Perry, Ga., the following land,
to wit, all that one fourthCM) undivided
interest in 29% acres off the east side of
lot No. 236,29 and one-sixth acres of oast
side of lot No. 245, and 81 acres of the
south side of lot No. 244, containing in
all 139% acres. Said lands lying and
being in the 6th District of said Hous
ton county, Ga. Terms cash.
April 1,1901.
W. E. Gbeen, Adm’r.
—Cooking Stoves and Wash!
i Pots for sale at W. D. Day’s. ' Subscribe for The Home Joubnal.
Anywhere in Georgia, express prepaid. Packed
in plain box: money refunded if not satisfacto
ry. Another good thing we offer is a pure
Kentucky Sour Mash—the Daniel Boone—at
§2.40 per gallon, also delivered, express pre
paid, anywhere in the state. We are sole agents
for the famous Kennesaw Mountain* Com
Whiskey, best in Georgia, only §2.00 per gallon,
and are the only people in the south selling;
else just as cheap: we have goods from §1.25
per gallon up. Complete stock of everything.
Sena ns a trial order. No charge for jugs.
SAM & ED. WEICHSELBAUM.
"Wholesale Liquor Dealers & Distillers’ Agents.
• 451 Cherry Street, Macon, Ga.
o. z. McArthur,
DENTIST,
PORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. *.
Office over Slappey’s Drugstore.
Established i860.
Waterman & Co.,
620 to 624 Fourth Street,
MACOl\,GA.
DEALERS IN
HORSES - MOLES
OF ALL KINDS.
— FINE HORSES AND LARGE MULES —
A SPECIALTY
MONEY.
Loans negotiated on improved
farms, at lowest market rates, and on
most liberal terms.
Business of fifteen years standing.
More than three million dollars in
loans negotiated. Facilities unsur
passed. HOWARD XL SMITH,
Ho. 814 Second St.. Macon, Ga.
INSPECTION COSTS NOTHING.
Come in when yon 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. H, & W. W. WILLIAMS,
Jewelers, Macon, Ga.
CASTORIA.
Bears the /}Ij® Kind You Have Always Bongfit
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