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Sidewalk Gleanings. ■K P 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 ☆ ☆ 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. ..V©§ iuSTi. 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.