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LOCAL NBWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY
—What is it about a dry May!
—Another school composition
will be published next week.
—Mr. Butler Hardison of Hen
derson was with friends in Perry
last Sunday.
—Mr.‘Keifer Dasher went down
to Albany last week and is now in
business there.
—A gay party of Perry young
people spent last Tuesday* fishing
at Sous ton Factory.
—Mr. Herbert Brown of near
Marshallville visited relatives' in
Perry last Sunday afternoon.
—Tax Receiver Stafford will be
in Perry next Saturday, for the
purpose of receiving tax returns.
—More communications were
received this week than could pos
sibly be published in this issue
—Miss Neltie Marshburn was
with friends in Henderson last
Saturday, and Sunday morning
—Mr. R. W. Gamble is now as
sistant postmaster at Perry, suc
ceeding G. C. Nunn, Jr., resigned
to go to Florida.
—The flower yards in Perry are
decidedly beautiful. The roses
were never prettier, nor their per
fume more delicious.
—Mr. S. D. Rogers, whose bus
iness headquarters is at Augusta,
has been with homefolks in Perry
since last Saturday.
— Mr. George C. Nunn, Jr., left
Perry Monday for Floral City,
Fla., where he will engage in bus
iness with his brother.
—Miss May Hodges of Perry
was the guest of Miss Mattie Les
ter, at Marshallville, from last
Friday evening to Sunday after
noon.
—Miss Annie Lou Holmes, who
-has been assistant teacher at Hen
derson, retiirned home last Sun
day, the time of her contract hav
ing expired.
—The Memorial addresses of
Prof. Driskell and Hon. J. P.
Duncan, published in this issue,
are worthy of careful perusal and
preservation.
— The May business meeting of
the Epworth League will be held’
Friday' night at the home of Mr.
C. P. Marshall. A full attend
ance is desired.
—Beginning next Monday, the
stores of Perry, drug store except
ed, will be closed every afternoon
at 6 o’clock, except Saturdays,
throughout the summer.
-—Mr. Frank Murph and M iss
Emmie Means came to Perry from
Marshallville Tuesday afternoon
of last week, and joined the pic
nic party at Beechhaven next day.
—MrJ. M. Parker neglected his
beef business early last Saturday
morning, but he received-the con
gratulations of his friends, all the
same. A girl baby at his home.
—At Small Academy Friday
night, May 10th, Rev. W. E.
Mumford of Macon will deliver
an educational address. All in
terested are cordially invited to
attend.
—A pink rose meas riling 16£
inches in circumfrence was on ex
hibition at Holtzclaw’s drugstore
last Monday. It grew in Perry,
in Mrs. J. H. Houser’s flower
yard.
—Rev. E. W. Marshall, who
will supply for the Perry Baptist
church and also for the Houston
Factory Baptist church, is expect
ed to arrive in Perry to-day
(Thursday) and will conduct the
prayer meeting Thursday night.
Also fill the pulpit next Sunday
morning and night. He will also
preach at Houston Factory on the
third Sunday morning and Satur
day before.
—The failure of rain to come
plentifully last Sunday was a dis
appointment to farmers through
out the county. The clouds seem
ingly promised much rain, but
there was only a very light sprin
kle. The absence of rain for near
ly four weeks has caused exceed
ing dryness, hurtful to oats, but
beneficial to wheat. The cotton
planted “over” ha3 come up nice
ly, and though crops are all late,
the farmers are in fair fix, barring
the scarcity of labor. 1
Sunday School Picnic atEeechhaven Tribute to Memory of E. S. Wellons.
Between 7 and 8 o’clock on | p eacon g
Wednesday morning of last week, ' j Crawford
ten two-horse wagons full of hap-
pygoung ladies, boys and I Jaimary 27th, 1900. He was con-
left Perry for Beecliharen There : Yerted ' nd babtized into the fel-
weie also carriages and buggies , hi of Houston Factory Bab-
S. Wellons wa3 born
County, Ga., Nov.
10th 1850, and died in Perry, Ga.,
with older people. The occasion
was the annual Sunday School
picnic. When our crowd, fully*
two hundred, reached the park,
there had already arrived the Sun
day School children from Grdvan-
ia, Elko and Henderson, with
many of their friends from the
surrounding country.
It was estimated that there were
fully five hundred people who en
joyed the picnic.
Under the skillful manipulation
of Mrs. J. F. Houser and J. H.
Clark of Elko, with several assis
tants, the lemonade department
was soon in drinking order,and the
supply was equal to the constant
demand until those who must
drive many miles were ready to
leave the park.
There was no program of exer
cises, but all exercised their
minds to promote pleasure, and
the efforts were continuously suc
cessful.
With the beautifull park, the
pavilian, the swings, the fountain
and the games, the chileren were
delighted, and seeing the little
ones happy, made the older ones-
glad.
At the proper time dinner was
made ready, and when the divine
blessing had been invoked by
Rev. B. E. Whittington, eating
was in order, and it goes without
saying that those people, young
and old, ate heartily. No better
dinner was ever placed before a
happy picnic party, and there was
never “greater abundance.
After dinner the children re
turned to their play, guided, as in
the morning, by Mr. F. M. Hous
er. By request there were some
very interesting recitations by
Misses Nora Edwards, Maggie Day
and Kate Hurst.
About four o’clock the Perry
people were obliged to bid adue to
their friends from other sections
of the county, though the Elko,
Grovania and Henderson people
were obliged to wait until about
6 o’clock for the train.
The last of the Perry crowd
reached home at about 8 o’clock.
All voted the picnic. the most
delightful ever enjoyed.
Chain Gang Property Sold.
tist charch,- June 15th, 1879. He
was elected clerk of Houston Su
perior court and moved to Perry,
Ga. with his family and recogniz
ed as a Deacon when received into
fellowship of the Berry Baptist
church.
Bro. Wellons was a devoted hue-
band, a*loving and faithful fath
er, a consistent Christian aud ex
emplary citizen. His great desire,
as evinced in his life and prayers,
was to live near the Lord and have
the Divine guidance in every step
of this earthly life. He prepared
for death as one prepares for a
journey. His farewell talk with
his wife and children, and espec
ially to his mother, was very im
pressive. When he told this aged
saint, who is universally loved for
her goodness of heart and Chris
tian virtures’what a good mother
she had been to* him, she said;
“Yes my son and you have al
ways been a good boy, you have
never done anything wrong in
your life and I am sure you will
go toheaveh.”
He replied: “But mother, I was
your baby and yon could not see
my imperfections. I do not de
pend on my goodness to go to
heaven, but alone in the merits of
my Saviour.” Such a testimony
from one whoso life was in accorc.
with his profession is honoring to
the blessed Master indeed. His
counsel will be missed, especially
by the Deacons.
Resolved, that, in the death of
our brother his church loses
faithful member, his community
a good citizen and his family
devoted and loving counsellor.
Resolved, that, this memorial
be published in the “Houston
Home Journal” and “Christian
Index.’
Adopted by the Church in Con-
ferunce. April 4th, 1901.
C. E. Brunson, C. Clk.
—Preserved Peaches, Pears and
Berries—Home-made—25 cents
per qt. in glass jars.
Perry Post Office
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The sale 'of the County chain
gang property attracted a consid
erable number of people to Pferry
last Tuesday.
The eleven mules were sold for
$1106, the highest price paid be
ing $151, and the lowest $50.50.
Eight of the mules were bought
oy Houston county citizens. The
other property sold consisted of
wagons, harness, and black-smith
nools, the total aggregating about
$1800. The house-tents and road-
werking equipment were not sold.
The disposition of the 12 con
victs was intrusted to Judge A.C.
Riley of the county court. He
entered into an agreement with
Mr. O’Neil, of the Parrott Lum
ber Company, for the hire of the
convicts at $10.75 per month for
each of the able-bodied men, $5 a
month for one boy, and $4 for a
cripple. The agreement will ex
tend for two years, all the misde
meanor convicts to be takenjat the
above figures. $4 per month each
to be paid for women.
Judge Riley went to Cordele
Tuesday night to have the con
tract
Skin affections will readily dis
appear by using DeWitt’s Witch
Hazel Salve. Look out for coun
terfeits. If you get DeWitt’s you
will get good results. It is the
quick and positive cure for
Holtzclaw’s drugstore.
piles.
Town Tax Notice.
All who have not returned, or
given in their Tax Returns for
1001, are hereby notified to do’so,
as the beoks will be closed by 1st
July next.
And that the Town Marshall is
instructed to demand payment of
Street Tax by 15th June, next.
By order of Council.
Thos. M. Killen, Gity Clerk.
Strayed or Stolen
From my plantation Sunday
flight, one sorrel mare mule 7 yrs.
old and 15^ hands high.
A liberal reward will be paid
for the delivery of the said mule
to J. E. Ha slam.
5-7-1901. Marshallville, Ga.
—Scriven Drawers, the best
made, at 50c pair.
W. D. Day.
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IBa/t aad Sleep.
We can satisfy you in every
particular.
Under new management,
well illuminated, home
like, everything selected
to afford comfoet. Best J
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 QA.
GEORGIA—Houston County.
W. B. Fitzgerald, executor of the es
tate of Green Fitzgerald, deceased, has
applied for dismission from, said trust.
This is therefore to cis all persons con
cerned to appear at the July term,
1901, of the court of Ordinary of said
Has Something New to Offer its Cash
...Patrons...
BEGINNING
2v£orLd.a.3r, 2v£3uZT 10O1,
We will have the most practical and sensible system ev
er used to advertise a merchant’s business, and will draw
more cash trade to our store that now goes elsewhere.
We are trying to convince the public that we are sell
ing cheaper than ANY ONE IH TOWiST, J^O OYE
excepted. This question is asked us every day by our
customers:
You Sell So Cheap?
We answer by saying: We buy cheaper than any mer-
chant in Perry and thereby we sell cheaper. We have
a buyer in the JNew York market with unlimited capi
tal at his disposal, and he supplies us with goods at a
lower price than any one can sell.
Our advertising system consists in giving checks to
our customers with each purchase for the amount of
CASH we leceive, and in redeeming these checks in
useful and beautiful articles selected from our circulars
and catalogues, for various number ojf checks as stated.
We will carry some of these goods in stock.
Albums, Books, Bibles, Bronze Figures, Baskets, Bread Boxes,
White Enameled Bedsteads, Brass Trimmed Bedsteads, Toilet
Sets, all kinds of Clocks, Couches, Curtains, Dishes, Dress Suit
Cases, Evervtning in Enameled Ware, Tinware, Furniture, Jew
elry, Silverware, &c. Hnndreds of articles we cannot mention in
this small space.
We invite you to cal J, ask our prices, examine our
stock, and see the articles we are GTYIHGr AWAY.
We guarantee that our prices will
remain the same as heretofore.
See illustrated catalogue
of presents at our store
Suits.
Is the correct name for our new styles of Men’s
Bring your critical eye here and tell us what you
think of the suits we are offering* at
O
Extraordinary valtie Ribbn
1 cent each, at
Perry Post Oefice.
why said application should not be
granted. ‘
Witness my official signature this
April 1,1901.
SAHT.HUBST, Ordinary.
GEORGIA. Houston County.
W. Ii. Means, administrator of the es
tate of Leanna Lane, deceased, has ap
plied for dismission from his trust.
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the July term,
3.901, of the court of Ordinary of said
county, and show cause, if any they have,
why Baid application should not be
granted.
Witness my official signature this
April 1, 1901. 1
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary. 1
$10;00, $12.50, $15.00.
Just a little better, just a little newer, just a little some
thing that make? them more desirable than those you get
elsewhere.
A becoming suit is our best advertisement. When we
fit you correctly, 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 -,ur store by wearing our Clothing. It’s just the
time of the year, stow, to see ail the new ideas.
Coming in,
aren’t yon?
& HOUSER,
The Up-to-Date Clothiers,
420 Third St. MACON; GA.
Pianos
At Greatly
Reduced Prices.
Fifty new Upright Pianos will eiose out at
greatly reduced prices within the next few
weeks. Among them such celebrated makes
as
Steinway, Sohmer & Co., Kranich
& Bach, Stultz & Bauer, Bush
& Gests, Lester and Royal.
Call at once and secure one of these bargains
F. A. GTTTTENGERGEB & CO.,
452 Second st., Macon, Ga.