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Hide walk Cleanings. LOCAL HEWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY —Memorial exercises next Fri day afternoon. —Mr. Dempsy Brown of Gro- vania visited friends in Perry last Sunday. —Maj. R. N. Holtzclaw is due the congratulations of his friends; its a boy. —It is feared much vegetation was seriously injured by the late cold winds. —Mr. Butler Hardison of Hen derson was with friends in Perry last' Sunday. —Miss Carrie Riley, of Wesley an Female College, is spending a few days at home. —Mrs. Jessal Holtzclaw of Chattanooga, Tenu., is visiting relatives in Perry. —Ripe strawbe-ries were gath ered from the garden of the Home Journal editor last Friday morn ing. —Mr. L. H. Garfield, wife and son, of Macon, are in Perry visit ing the family of Mr. J. J. Marsh- burn. —On account of the scarcity of eggs in Perry, the price of that fowl product has jumped up this week. —Hoary winter has certainly lingered in the lap of youthful Spring this,season, and it wasn’t agreeable. —Miss Ida Willingham and Miss Merritt of Macon are visit ing relatives and friends at and near Perry. —Pres. P. D. Pollock of Mercer University will deliver an educa tional address at Bonaire next Friday afternoon, April 26. — Miss Henilou Hughes, of Danville, Twiggs county, is visit ing her uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Dennard, near Perry. —The wheat harvest will soon be at hand, and the indications are the yield per acre will not be as large in Houston as it was last year. —The frost predicted by the weather man at Atlanta for Sat urday night didn’t reach Perry, though the weather was distinctly wintry. —Perry butchers are paying as much for beef cattle as they can be sold for in Macon, and their demand is greater than the visi ble supply. —The Home Journal is put to press Wednesday afternoon, be fore the marriage of Miss Mary Joe Cooper of Perry to Dr. W. J. Little of Macon. -—The town Marshall of Perry should not forget that each bicy cle ridden within the corporate limits should be provided with a bell, and a lighted lamp at night. —Judge A. C. Riley was in Ma con Tuesday attending the annu al convention of the Grand Chap ter of Royal Arch Masons of Geor gia. He represented the Perry Chapter R. A. M. —Peaches in Houston have withstood the assaults of much adverse weather, and those that reach luscious mrturity this sea son should be accorded the fullest- appreciation of a thankful public. -—The Perry Rifles, ,about 80 rank and file, left here on a spec ial train early Wednesday morn ing for Albany, to participate in the military parade in connec tion with the Georgia Chatauqua. —Farmers say the cold wind of several days last week and this was hurtful to the cotton that was up, and it is feared some of it will die. If this should result to any considerable extent, there will be much difficulty in securing the seed to plant again, as the supply is limited. New Pastor Called. At a church conference last Mon day night, Rev. Albert S. Dix, of Knoxville, Ga., was called to the pastorate of the Perry Baptist church. We understand the new pastor will move to Perry some time in June with his family, wife and four children, and that he will en ter into the performance of his pastoral duties on the first Sunday in July. Mr. Dix is a man of pleasing address, a forceable preacher, and reputed a devout, earnest, faithful and Christian gentleman. We dare say he will prove him self agreeable and helpful to the people of Perry, who will very cordially extend him the right hand of Christian and social fel lowship. The Protracted Meeting. At the Perry Methodist church the protracted services begun the first of last week continue daily, afternoon and night. Rev. How ard McGehee went home Thurs day, and the services were contin ued until Friday night by our pas tor, Rev. B. E. WhittingtoQ. ' Thursday night there were no services, on account of rain. Since Monday afternoon Rev. J. MEMORIAL DA Y EXERCISES. At Perry, Ga., April 26th, 1901. Official Program. The Procession will form in front of the Perry Hotel, at 8 o’clock p. m. in the following or der. Speaker and Escort. Veterans, Perry Rifles. Daughters and sons of Veterans, Children, carrying flowers. At the cemetary the exercises will be as follows: Prayer. Music. Bestowal of Crosses of Honor by Mrs. F. M. King. Music. Address by Prof. W. W. jDriskell. Music. Salute by Perry Rifles. Benediction. Decoration of Graves. Col. C. C. Duncan, Master of cer emonies. Maj. R. N. Holtzclaw, in charge of procession. Let every one remember that April 26th is Memorial Day, and belongs strictly to the Confederate 1 dead. I therefore request that no ! flowers be put on any but Confed erate soldiers’ graves that day, A. Thomas, pastor of the Metho- and that every one who can, coh- dist church at Talbotton, has tribute flowers. The Memorial preached at each daily service. | Association and The Daughters of His sermons are clear and force- j the Confederacy are requested to ful, strengthened by an earnest; mee t at the Cemetary early that manner, and much eloquence. J rooming to assist in the arrange- Whether or not there be imme- j me nts. Respectfully, diate increased membership of the j * Mrs. F. M. King, church, there can be no doubt; President of Memorial Association that the services have been great-' an ^ Daughters of l the Confederacy, ly beneficial to the church andj the town. May Day Picnic. The committee appointed to de cide about the Sunday School pic nic for May, 1901, met and unan imously accepted invitation from Elko to join them at Beech Ha ven on May 1st,rain or shine. The following committees were appointed: On Transportation—R. B. Tut tle, W. J. Moore. On Finance,—Houston P. Hous er, F. Clyde Day. On Baskets—Mrs. F. M. Hous er, Mrs. M. L. Cooper, Mrs. T. M. Killen, Mrs. W. J. Moore, J. R. Miller, J. N. Tuttle, M. L. Coop er, Geo C. Nunn, Sr. On Entertainment—Miss Kate Martin, Miss Marilu Wellons, Miss Nell Rogers, Miss Marie Nuna, Pros. W. W. Driskell, Mr. F. M. Housar. Respectfully, E. H. Holland, ch’mn, Miss Nell Rogers, R. B. Tuttle, W. J. Moore, F. M. Houser, W. B. Sims, Sec’ty. : , ■—Houston County Court was in session three days last week, it being the regular April quarterly term. Twelve cases were disposed of, 5 civil and 7 criminal. The criminal cases were tried before a jury, on Thursday,-4 convictions and 3 verdicts of not guilty. | —The new moon last Thursday j was regarded as a danger period j from a weather standpoint,. and the change that came was decided ly wintry. From Thursday even ing toMonday morning cold winds prevailed, and there was fear throughout the county that there would be cold enough to kill the fruit and other tender vegetation. It was feared that if the winds continued a freeze would come, and if the wind ceased there would be frost. Neither frost nor a freeze came, but the weather was disagreeable and decidedly unlike spring. —Miss Mary Culler White, of Hawkinsville, Ga., will probably go to China, she having been ac cepted by the Foreign Missionary Board for active work. She is a thoroughly consecrated woman, and will work earnestly and with much tact. She has many friends in Perry, she having been born here, and her early girlhood spent in this town. FRESH GROCERIES. 1 I sell and guarantee the best Canned Pineapple in town. It is imported, and is sweetened ready for immedi ate use. It is cut up in blocks, and is delicious. My price per can, 20c. I Have Made Reductions on Some of my Cannetf Goods for a Few Days. 2 cans of the best 3-pound Peaches for 25c 4 cans of the best 2-pound Tomatoes for 25c 3 cans ot ihe best 3-pound Tomatoes for 25c Mermaid Oysters, the best, per can 10c Good Luck Baking Powder, the 10c size, 3 cans 25c Hecker’s Buckwheat, 3-pound package for 15c Grape Nuts, 2 packages for 25c —Lost — One note for $93.40 signed by J. H. Clark, due Dec. 1st, 1901. Payable to order of W. L. Means. This is to cite all per- sons not to trade for said note. W. L. Means, Elko, Ga. —Don’t Buy Summer Lap Robes until yon see the pretty styles, and get Low prices at L. M. Paul’s. We Refund Your Railroad Fare. This offer is made to any person in Georgia. We will refund two miles of fare for every dollar you spend at ’‘The Union” in cash. We refund fare for number of miles traveled. Our prices are right. Give us your bnsiness. The Union Dry Goods Company, Cherry Street, Macon, Ga. Low Prices on Drugs. Syrup of Pigs, 50c size, liromo Seltzer, 50c size, “ u 25c size, “ “ at Pansy Lotion, 25c size, Enthymols Tooth Paste, 25c size, Paregoric, 25c size, 20c size, “ 10c size, Mennen’s Talcum Powder, 25c size, Tappan’s “ “ 25c size, Perfumed “ “ 15c size, Bromo Quinine, 25c size, j’ 45c Bottle 45c 23c 10c “ 20c “ 20c Tube. 15c Bottle 10c “ 5c “ 20c Box. 10c “ 5c <£ 20c “ Umbrellas, Umbrellas. We can sell you A good Umbrella for A self-closing Umbrella for A self-opening Umbrella for A real good $1.50 Umbrel a for Ladies’ Parasols from $1.50 down to 47 cents 75 cents $1.00 1.25 75c each Our Purchase Helps You to Purchase Bargains in Boundless Variety. : RACKET STORE : Dissolution Notice. —Rev. Albert S. Dix of Knox ville, Ga., preached at the Perry Baptist church last Sunday morn ing and nignt, and at the Houston Factory Baptist church Sunday afternoon. His sermons were de cidedly interesting and instruct ive, and it is the desire of many; of our people that this is not the: I am prepared to do typewriting last tune they will see and hear work for the public at reasonable him preach in Perry. Prices. J. D. Martin. Jr. 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 retiring. I wiil continue the business at the Iron Warehouse, and will faithfully serve my patrons. Respectfully, R. L. Marchman. 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. Baled Eay For Sale. On farm four miles east of Per ry on road to Tivola. S Bonner. Eat axLd. 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 DAT. Convenient to business center of the city. If you are in search of a com pletely satisfactory situ ation, come this way. W. A. Uerin,Prop’r. Next to Academy of Music, MACON CA. Spring Beauties Is the correct name for our new styles of Men’s Suits. Bring your critical eye here and tell us what you think of the suits we are offering at $10.00, $12.50, $15.00. Just a little better, just a little newer, just a little some thing that makes them more desirable than those you get elsewhere. A becoming suit is our best advertisement. When we fit you correct-y, suit your taste and sell you a suit that be comes you, you certainly will advertise our establishment. HUNDREDS OF OUR BEST CITIZENS are adver tising ^ar store by wearing our Clothing. It’s just tkt* time of the year now, to see all the new ideas. Coming in, aren’t yon? BENSON & HOUSER, The Up-to-Date Clothiers, 420Third St. MACOIST, GA, Pianos Wwm * ■ ' M WSk At Greatly Reduced Prices. Fifty new Upright Pianos will ciose out at greatly reduced prices within the next few weeks. Among them such celebrated makes as Steinway, Sohmer & Co,, Kranieh & Bach, Stultz & Baner, Bush & Gests, Lester and Royal. Call at once and secure one of these bargains F. A. OUTTEKGEEGER & CO., 452 Second st., Macon, Ga.