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. in - ■i .. * HHH _ Sidewalk Meanings. 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. — — —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. -of*- s— —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. .*-*.*» 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. J 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. mm*' Ask for Coupon Tickets. 5S* ere* ,vm msT. —We have o| fmm r 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. e a memor- 9 SIM Next to Academy of Music, MACON GA. r. 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 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.