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Sidewalk (xleauiugg. LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN ALL CCUNTY —Memorial day, Friday of next week. —You can’t push and pull at the same time. —Program for Memorial day exercises at Perry will be publish ed next week. —Tax Receiver Stafford will be gin his second round of appoint ments next Monday, at Claud' —The Perry Rifles may go to Albany next Wednesday and par ticipate in the Chataqua ‘ military parade. —The trees at Perry have never before, within our memory, been so backward in assuming their spring attire. —Misses Laura Short and Ollie Harper of ntar Providence are in Perry this week, guests of Mrs. T. A. Middlebrooks. —Grand Jury presentments and a local communication on first page of this issue; two school com positions on the 4th page. —At the Baptist church next Wednesday evening, Miss Mary Joe Cooper of Perry and Dr. W. J- Little of Macon will be married. —The April term of Houston Superior court was adjourned last Wednesday afternoon, having em braced only six days, three each week. Thursday morning, April 18th, the jjpersonal property ] belonging to the estate of the late Mr. G. M. T. Feagin will begin, on the farm near Bonaire. —Miss Nell Rogers returned home last ween, haying been away several weeks visiting relatives and friends at Macon, Forsyth, Brent and Loraine. —At a meeting of the Perry Rifles last Monday night. Sergt. C. E. Brunson was elected second lieutenant Jof the company. He is fully worthy of the honor con ferred. —The Houston county chain gang will be abolished on the first day of May next, and on the first Tuesday of that month the chain gang property will be sold at pub lic outcry. —Last Saturday afternoon the wind overturned the gin house on Mr. J. J. Marshburn’s farm, about 8 miles South of Kathleen. A number of trees were blown down in that community. —Rev. Albert S. Dix of Knox ville, Ga., will preach at the Per ry Baptist church next Sunday morning, at Houston Factory Baptist church at 8 p. m. same day, and at Perry again that night. —Several days ago we received through the post office a compo sition on Character, “written by a pupil of the 8th grade, Perry Public School.” We will publish it as soon the name of its writer is furnished. —Marshall Winn has been in structed to “clean up” Evergreen Cemetery in preparation for Me morial day. If any person desires to haul the leaves to their horse lots, they can do so on any day next- week by notifying the Mar shall of their desire. —At the Methodist quarterly conference $,t Perry last Monday, Messrs W. P. Short, Fred $L. Houser and Houser Edwards were elected delegates to the annual conference of South Macon dis trict, to convene at Montezuma on the 27th of June next. —Mr. Fred H. Houser, recent ly of Atlanta*, has been with home folks in Perry since last Sunday. He will leave next Monday for Buffalo, N. Y., where he will be Cashier of the Mansion House, one of the best hotels in the city, during the Pan-American Exposi tion. We congratulate him upon his good fortune. —Only four criminal cases were transferred from the Superior court to the County court, the April quarterly term of which is now in session. Pleas and demur- ers will be passed upon Thursday, when the appearance docket will be called. Jurors will serve in this court Thursday, on which day ten criminal cases are set for trial. Protracted Religious Services. President Pollock At Dunbar. Since last Sunday, three relig ious services have been held each day at the Perry Methodist church, and will so continue at least through this week. At the morning hour last Sun day Presiding Elder J. B. McGe- hee preached ah able sermon, and at the conclusion administered the Sacrament of the Lord’s Sup per. He preached again Sunday night, and presided over the sec ond quarterly conference of this charge Monday morning. Rev. Howard McGehee came up from Cordele Monday morning. He preached that afternoon, be- gining at 4 o’clock and again that night. Tuesday services were held from 9:80 to 10:30 a. m., from 4 to 5p. m., and at night, beginning at 8 o’clock. Presiding Elder J. B. McGehee was unable to remain here longer than Tuesday morning. The preachers are earnest, zeal ous and forceful in their presen tation of gospel truth, and there will surely be a healthful revival of religion, if the members of the church prove themselves earnest and faithful in equal ratio. So far the congregations have not been as large as they should be, but it is hoped that lack of in terest in the meeting is not the cause. There is a theatrical company in town, beginning Monday and advertised to show three nights, but of course our people do not prefer the traveling show to the established church. New Town Officials. The annual munincipal election of Perry was held last Saturday. There was only one ticket, and that had been presented through persuasion, none of the getlemen being candidates by their own mo tion. The election was remarkable, in that there was no efforts to se cure votes. There being no opposition, the election was exceedingly quiet. The new town officials thus elec ted are: Mayor— Jno. H. Hodges. Aldermen—B. H. Andrew, J. D. Martin, Sr., J. J. Marshburn, J R. Miller, A. A. Smoak, Dr. J. R Sims. The new Council was organized Monday afternoon. Mr. T. M. Killen was re-elected clerk, and the election of marshall and the appointment of cpmmittees defer red to next meeting. The regular meetings will be on the first Mon day night of each month. Capt. James Dead. At about ten o’clock last Thurs day morning Capt. JohnB. James died of paralysis at his home in Fort Valley. He and his,wife had returned a day or two before from a visit to. their son at Albany, and the attack that resulted in death was altogether unexpected. • Capt. James was one of the most progressive citizens of Hous ton, though he never was a candi date for office. When farmers’ Alliance was at its height he was president of the Houston county organization, and prominent in its state councils. Probably more than any other person he was responsible for the large investments of northern cap ital in fruit orchards in this coun ty, and for several years he man aged several of the' largest com panies. He was correct and true, earn est, industrious and progressive. v By his death Fort Valley, Hous ton ana Georgia lost a most ex cellent citizen, and those who knew him have lost a reliable, sympathetic friend. With the bereaved wife and children many friends throughout the state sincerely sympathise. Dissolution Notice. The partenership heretofore ex isting between W. J. Moore and R. L. Marchman in the warehouse business at Perry has been dissol ved by mutual consent, Mr. Moore I wiil continue the business at the Iron Warehouse, and will faithfully serve my patrons. Respectfully,' R. L. Mahchman. j ng the excel- at Dun- Through the kindness of Coun ty School Commissioner t Geo. W. Smith, this writer w; number who heard lent educational bar last Friday nig' Pres. P, D. Pollock of Mercer University was there through the solicitation of Commissioner Smith. Though the weather was incle ment, and the night exceedingly dark, an audience of fair size had assembled in the school house at the hour named. The platform was prettily dec orated, the colors of Mercer Uni versity, orange and black, being tastily draped on the wall and en twined about the furniture. Prior to the introduction of the speaker, the school, under the di rection of the teacher, Miss Lilia Cowart, presented the following entertaining program: Song—Red, White and Blue, by school. Recitation—Fortune of War,by Lintoii Holleman. Recitation—Coming home from town, Miss Simmons. Pres. Pollock said he was not not there to deliver a lecture, or an address, but he did, all the same. He called it a talk on edu cation, but it also embraced the chief features of an address, a speech and a lecture. Without any apparent effort, he was interesting and instructive, depicting the necessity for educa tion in an easy way that the smallest child could understand. Each sentence was at the same time fluent, plain and eloquent. Without any attempt at pratory or word-flourish, he gave to his hearers beautiful word pictures bound in frames of plain facts and instructive statements. We would be pleased to give a synopsis of •the address, but must be content with the statement that it was one of the most comprehensive short talks on education we ever heard. He presented the public school, in which 20 per cent of the population are each year, as the foundation of civilization, and its dependence for progress. Of course he contended that ed ucation should be carried beyond the public schools, but he insisted that the foundation should be firm and correct. After the address,the shool pro nounced benediction with that beautiful song, “Good Night.” From Friday evening to Satur day morning Pres. Pollock was the guest of Mr. J. A. Smith at his home near Wellston. We understand Pres. Pollock has agreed to deliver another edu cational address in Houston coun ty, probably the latter part of next week, at Bonaire. “WANTED—75 men and boys to work at the Crate Factory in Fort Valley, Ga.” —2,400 Double pointed Tooth Picks for 5c at Perry Post Office. —Children’s Bonnets. Well made. Good material,25/. L. M. Paul’s. : BACKET STOKE. : a a Best Feather Ticking, per yard, 24 inch Check ]N ainsook per yard, 33 “ White Lawn “ 24 “ Check Kainsook “ 29 “ White Dimity, fine quality, per yard 36 § White Lawn, a big bargain. 36 “ Sea Island, good quality, a 15c. 5c. 5c. 6c. 10c. “ 6c. 44 6c, 8c, 10c. This is the place to buy your Summer Underwear. Best Values for Your Money. 2 doz. Fishing Hooks, any-kind 5/. - Gilt Edge Shoe Polish 22/. A good Dipper for 4/. A good White wash Brush 30/. Heckers’ Buckwheat reduced to 10/ Pkg. 1 doz. Block Head Hat Pins, 7 inch, 5/. A verv good shaving Brush for 5/. Ladie’s Sun Bonnets, Gingham, 15, 25, and 40/s. Racket Store. Their promptness and their pleasant effects make DeWitt’s Little Early Risers most popular little pills wherever they are known. They are simply perfect for liver and bowel , troubles. Holtzclaw’s drugstore. Ladies’ Undervests at Ladies’ 15c quality Undervests at Ladies’ Silk Finish Jersey Bibbed Tests at Ladies’ Lisle Bibbed Tests at 10c 13c 18c 25c In Fans we can give you most anything for 5c to 35c A lot of Boys’ Knee Pants to go at 50c pair Parasols for the children, 25c The Best Quality in Linen Towels. 5c, 10c, 2 for 25c, 20c, 25c, 30c, 38c, 50c. Little to Pay. Lots to Save. Economy’s Headquarters. WANTED! Reliable man for Manager of Branch Office we wish to open in this vicinity. If your record is O. K. here is an oppor tunity. Kindly give good reference when writing. THE A. T. MORRIS WHOLESALE HOUSE, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Illustrated catalogue 4 cts. in stamps. MONEY. Loans negotiated on improved farms, at lowest market rates, and oh most liberal terms. Business of fifteen years standing. More ch nn three million dollars in loans negotiated. Facilities unsur passed. HOWARD H. SMITH, No. 814 Second St.. Macon, Ga. Administrator’s Sale. By virtue of an order from the Ordi nary of Houston county, 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 fourth^) undivided interest in 2934 acres off the east side of lot No. 236,29 and one-sixth acres of east side of lot No. 245, and 81 acres of the south side of lot No. 244, containing in all 13934 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. Estate of J. B. Murray, dee’d. MM Established 1865. Waterman & Co., 620 to 624 Fourth Street, MACO V, GA. DEALERS IN HOUSES - MULES OF ALL KINDS. — FINE HORSES AND LARGE MULES — A. SPECIALTY 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 you want to deal with peo- pe who will not make, misrepresentations. We guarantee everything we sell just as represent ed, or will cheerfully refund your money. For §3.25 we will deliver four full quarts of our FAMOUS 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.H.&W.W. WILLIAMS, Jewelers, Macon, Ga. YvTh. HARRIS, Successor to Dr. W. A. Blassengame. OEEICE OVER DOW LAW BANK, FORT VALLEY. : GEORGIA 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 Dantex Books—at sSsg® per gallon, also delivered^ express pre paid, anywhere in the state. We are sole agents wu- i amo ?s Kennesaw Mountain Com Whiskey, best in Georgia, only §2.00 per gallon, ana are the only people in the south selling a pure, seven-year-old Mount Vernon Rye at $1.00 for a fun quart, or §3.50 pe>: gallon. Everything else just as cheap: we have goods from-$1.25 l?er gallon up. Complete stock of everything, bend ns a trial order. No charge for jugs. SAM & ED. WEICHSELBATJM. Wholesale Liquor Dealers & Distillers’ Agents. 451 Cherry Street, Macox, Ga. c. zTmcarthur, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. ffioa over Slappev’s Drugstore.