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NEWS OF TOWN AVD COUNTY
—Coart of Ordinary next Mon*
■day.
-—County Commissioners’ Court
next Tuesday.
—Preaching at Perry Presbyter
ian church next Sunday.
—Rev. B. E. Whittington will
preach at Providence next Sun
day.
—Mr. Robert Feagin of near
Wellston was with friends in Per
ry last Sunday.
—Mrs. R. P. Hollinshead of
Fort Valley is visiting home folks
in Perry. Mr. Hollinshead was
here last Snnday.
—The grain harvest is at hand
and the belief is that the yield of
Houston wheat will be greater
than it was last 3 ear.
—Misses Mary and Martha Kil-
len returned home last Tuesday.
They have been teaching school
at Baxley and Surrency, respect
ively.
—Recently a colored urchin was
heard to make the seeming con
tradictory declaration that a
blackberry is always green when
it is red.
—The first ripe peach we have
heard of this season was taken
from the orchard of W. B. Sims
in Perry last Friday. He don’t
know the variety.
—Messrs. C. E. Brown of
Hawkinaville, Herbert Brown and
Rich Means of near Marshallville
spent last Sunday with relatives
and friends in Perry.
Mr. J. Henry King returned
to his business with the Strong
Shoe Co., Macon, Ga., last Fri
day, having been on the sick list
at Perry ten days or more.
—Mr. Jake Heard of near Macon
wants to secure the services of a
Houston county woman to assist
his wife in her domestic duties.
Good wages to the right person.
—Since last Saturday morning
Mr. J. H. Culler, of near Perry,
has modestly received the con
gratulations of his friends—:
charming girl baby at his home.
—The temperature Monday
morning was more suggestive of
winter than of summer. Fire on
the hearth was comfortable Sun
day night and Monday morning
* ‘—As we go to press, the boys of
Marshallville base-ball team are
in Perry, the guests of the Perry
team, and preparations for a game
are about ready for active work
on the “diamond.”
—Miss Annie Lou Holmes is
with Miss Neltie Marshburn at
La Gratae, visiting relatives and
attending commencement at the
College in which Miss Leone
Jdarshburn is a student.
—The price demanded by ora
dlers for cutting grain this season
emphasises the fact that the use
of labor-saving machinery must
become general, as a means of
self-protection for the farmers.
—Mr. J. M. Frederick, M. V.
Avera and others of near Wells
ton are attending the Confederate
Veterans’ reunion at Memphis.
This section of the county is not
represented at the reunion.
—There was a heavy hailstorm
last Saturday afternoon, extend
ing from near Claud in a north
easterly direction to Dunbar,
probably farther. Much damage
was done to crops, especially to
wheat.
Commencement Ptrry Public School.
The present term and scholastic
year of Perry Public School will
close next Thursday, with exercis-
eamorning and night.
The graduating exercises will
begin at 10 o’clock- a. in;, conclu
ding with the delivery of certifi
cates to the members of the grad
uating class.
At night, beginning at 8o*clock,
will be presented a concert pro
gram that it is hoped will give
pleasure to all who attend. The
program has oeen arranged with
care, and the pupilB have been
zealous in their efforts to learn
well their parts.
The year has been so used in
the school room as to uphold the
reputation the instutution has
earned, and of which our people
may well be proud.
We expected to publish the pro
gram this week, but it wasn’t fur
nished.
—We are glad to learn that Mr.
H. D. Rushing of near Byron is
steadily recovering his health, af
ter being disabled several months
With rheumatism. He hopes to
Return to business in Macon about
August 1st. *
—There will be an ice cream
festival at Byron Academy Friday
night, May 81st, from 8 to 11
o’clock, for benefit of the Byron
Baptist church. Everybody in
vited to attend, keep cool and
help a good cause.
—At Small Academy Tuesday
night, June 4th, the closing exer
cises of the school will be present
ed. Miss Marie Nunn, the teach
er, has prepared ah excellent con
cert program, afcd' the people gen
erally are cordially invited to at-
tend.
School Picnic at Pleasant Hill.
The Schools of Wellston and
Crisp joined in their annuai pic
nic last Friday, at Pleataut Hill.
By ten o’clock more than a hun
dred were assembled, and the
children were enjoying themselves
with swings and in the games us
ual to such an occasion. Among
the guests were Commissioner
Smith and this scribe of Perry,
and several from Bibb county.
At the usual hour all were in
vited to dinner, all-satisfying in
variety and quality and most
abundant in quanity.
After dinner Rev. J. G. Harri
son, pastor of the Tatnall Square
Baptist church, of Macon, deliv
ered a splendid Educational ad
dress. He devoted himself espec
ially tothe influence of education,
the concentration of thought, the
expansion of the mind, the en
largement of industry and the
consequent' results in material
progress and the upbuilding of
character. The speech was not
only most interesting, but help
ful, and the thanks of the teach
ers, pupils and patrons belong to
Commissioner Smith for inducing
the speaker to attend the picnic,
and to Mr. Harrison for his ex
cellent address.
In every particular the picnic
was a success, a most pleasant
outing. That was known before
hand, however, because those peo
ple don’t know how to fail in af
fairs of that character.
At Bonaire School House.
The combination school “turn
out” and picnic at Bonaire last
Friday afternoon and night was
decidedly unique. The school
closed that day, but the exercises
didn’t begin untill late in the af
ternoon. The audience sat out
doors at the west |.end of the
school, house. As the day ^was
darkening into night, the exercis
es were discontinued, and a pic
nic supper was served. Just what
it embraced we know not, but re
port says it could not be surpass
ed anywhere.
After supper the concert exer-
sises were resumed and continued
to conclusion. There were songs,
instrumental music, charades,
tableaux,recitations,declamations,
etc., all well rendered and decid
edly interesting.
The only possibility of adverse
criticism was in tie, fact that the
exercises were not concluded un
til about 12 o’clock—a new day
beginning before some of those
attending reached home.
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—In Houston County Court four
negroes were tried, convicted and
sentenced, on last Thursday as
follows: Cornelius McGehee, for
selling whiskey in Lower 14th
district, $i25 fine or 12 months on
chain gang; Ranse Jackson,
abandonment of his children, $40
fine or 8 months on chain gang;
Hill Shepard, stealing a pistol,
(just out of gang for-similar of
fense) nine months in chaingang;
Mary Thomas, adultery, $80 or 6
months—fine paid.
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—People desiring license to
teach school in Houston comity
will be eX&mini
Saturday.
Educational Address at Byron.
In company with County School
Commissioner Geo. W. Smith, the
Homs Journal editor went to By
ron last Friday evenings The oc
casion was a school musical con
cert and an educational address
thatnight.
A large audience attended, and
the following program was pre
sented :
Instrumental Solo—Miss Elate
Richardson.
Trio—Misses Vinson, Warren
and Evans.
Chorus by the school—“Red,
white and blue.”
Introduction of speaker by Col.
G. C. Richardson.
Address—Dr. C. E. Dowman,
president of Emory College.
Duet—Misses Evans and Vin
son.
Chorus—“Summer Fancies.”
Duet—Misses Richardson and
Smith.
Vocal Duet—Misses Peavy and
Warren.
General Recption.
The rendition of the music,
both instrumental and vocal, was
decidedly good, showing that the
pupils not only possessed marked
talent, but that they had been
carefully and correctly taught.
The speech of Dr. Dowman was
just splendid, interesting and in
structive. He took as his theme
the relation of education to labor,
and its effect upon progressive in
dustry. For more than an hour
he held the closest attention of
the audience, and in showing the
effect of thought expansion by
education, he gave much food for
thought. The address was at the
same time plain and prfound.
The Byron people were very
hospitable to the visitors.
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Notice to Teachers.
The next general examination
will be held at Perry on Saturday,
June 1st.
Teachers should stand the ex
amination at this time, as there
will be no special examination
this year.
Geo. W. Smith, C. S. C.
-2500 Tooth Picks for 5 cents,
at Perry Post Office.
RACKET STORE.
For 7 Red Cheeks you can get
a 2 quart Handled Sauce Pan
with cover, made of best Enamel
ed ware.. Racket Store.
WANTED—An Agent in Houston
County for our Novelty Shew Card
Signs. Agents are making $4 to $5
per day. Only one agent appointed
in a county. Send 15c. for sample,
terms and catalogue. The Echo
Novelty Co., Echo, New York.
For 25 Red Checks you can get
a nice Cocoa Door Mat 27x16
worth $1.25. Racket Store.
DeWitt’s Little Early Risers
search the remotest parts of the
bowels and remove the impurities
speedily With no discomfort. They
are famous for their efficacy. Easy
i;o take, never gripe. Holtzclaw’s
Drugstore.
—Guaze wire for doors and win
dows. 24 in, 30 in and 86 in at
L. M. Paul’s.
READY TO SERVE YOU.
At Vineville Branch, Macon, Ga., I
have a large Stock of Dry Goods, Shoes,
Clothing, General Merchandise, much of
which I sell 40 per cent: cheaprthan
usual prices. My Houston friends are
invited to come out and see me. Street
cars pass immediately in‘front of my
store. M. ZABKS.
We are adding to our long list of Match
less Bargains. “See if we don’t below.”
Our Men’s
Negligee Shirts
can't be beat.
Extra quality
50c each.
Rubber Heels
for men, “can’t
pull off kind,”
25c pair. The
same in ladies’
sizes, 25c pair.
A nice Sewing
Basket as per cut
25c each. Smaller
size 19c each.
Safety Pins,
Lindsay’s 3c l 3L_ a)
dozen.
Clinton’s 7c dozen.
We have a large
“Uubreakable”
Rubber Fine Comb
for 9c each.
Fi^h Hooks,
long or short shank,
2 dozen for 5c.
Box,
10c.
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Our 20x41 inch
Pure Linen
Towel
with fringe, at
22c is an un
heard of price.
A good
Swing
Razor
Strop,
16 inch
es long,
genuine horsehide, worth 25c.,
for 13c.
We have nice quality
Side Combs
from 5c to 20c pair.
Hooks and Eyes,
6 dozen (or 3 cards)
for 5c—best made.
The Genuine
Boston Garter
for men at
20c pair.
The best made.
Nice Quality
Toilet Paper,
500 sheets to
package,
5e package.
Patented Nutmeg
Grater, “no more
cut fingers,”
10c each.
Boys 2 Bladed
10c Pocket Knife
for 5c.
6 quart
Strainer
Milk Pails
22c each.
A 5c
Tin Mug
for
4c.
The best Sand Pa
per, fine or coarse,
2 sheets for 5c.
Patented Steel Hal
ter Chain with, snap
and latch ring, 54
ins. long, 15c each.
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Ask for Coupon Tickets.
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—We have o|
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We can satisfy you in every
particular.
Under new management,
well illuminated, home
like, everything selected
to afford comfoet. Best
rooms and table service.
to $2.00 PER BAY.
Convenient to business
center of the city. If you
are in search of a com
pletely satisfactory situ
ation, come this way.
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Next to Academy of Music,
MACON GA.
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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.
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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 ta&te 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 tht
time of the year, now, to see all the new ideas.
Coming in,
aren’t yon?
BENSON & HOUSER,
The Up-to-Date Clothiers,
420 Third St. MACON", GA.
Pianos
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., Kranich
& -Bach, Stultz & Bauer, Bush
& Gests, Lester and Royal.
Call at once and secure oue of these bargains
F. A* GUTTENGERGER & CO.,
"C....452 Secoud. st.,, Macon, Ga.