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Sidewalk Gleanings.
“An Evening With Tennyson.’
Paragraptic Localisms.
LOCAL NEWS OP TOWN AND COUNTY
—Keep your temper cool.
—Court of ordinary next Mon
day.
—County Commissioner’s court
next Tuesday.
—Dr. T. fi7 Battle spent last
Sunday with his father in Butler.
— Preaching at the Perry Pres
byterian church on the 1st Sun
day iu July.
—The weather chart in this office
calls for fair weather the remain
der of this week.
—The Sulphur spring on Giles
farm is becoming quite popular
with Perry people.
—Holders of cotton in Perry
began “unloading” last week,sell
ing 125 bales within 24 hours.
—Unless other arrangemements
are made, there will not be preach
ing at any of the Perry churches
next' Sunday.
—Mrs. W. Brunson and chil
dren of Macon are with friends in
Perry. Solicitor Brunson spent
last Sunday here.
—Last Thursday was the long
est day of the year,and last Tues
day was the hottest of the season
so far experienced.
—Master Eugene Rentz of
Waynesboro is in Perry visiting
the family of his grand-father,
Mr. M. A. Edwards.
—Mrs. E. H. McGhee of Cor-
dile is in Perry visiting her daugh
ter, Mrs. B. E. Whittington, at
the Methodist parsonage.
—The third quarterly meeting
of the Perry Methodist charge
will be at Providence church on
the first Saturnay and.Sunday in
July.
—There will be no preaching at
the Perry Methodist church next
Sunday, as the pastor will be at
Montezuma attending the dis
trict conference-
—The Houston Baptist Union
will present an interesting and
instructive program of exercises
at Hattie Baptist church next Sat
urday and Sunday.
—Six or eight couples of Perry
young people, chaperoned by Mrs.
W. H. Norwood, enjoyed a moon
light 1 pfcnic at Norwood Mineral
Springs last Saturday night.
—The Houston Volunteers, Com
pany K. 11th Ga. Regiment C. S.
A., will enjoy their reunion next
Wednesday,July 3rd, at the home
of Mr. Clayton passer, near Bon
aire. :
—Mr. Zack Aultmah of the up
per fifth district was in Perry
Monday morning and said the
farmer!!} of his community had
about gotten rid of their surplus
supply of grass.
-The first 'cotton |bloom we have
seen this season was bronght to
this office Tuesday morning, by
Mr. Ji; Powers Booper of Perry. It
came from his farm near the
county line of Pulaski. Grown by
Mr. J. F. Barker.
On Tuesday evening, June 18th, ’ —School Commissioner Geo.
the business meting of the Ep* W. Smith has gone to Warm
worth League met at the home of Springs to attend the Georgia
Mrs. S. D. Rogers. On account of; Teachers’ Convention.
the inclemency of the weather it
had been postponed from Friday
night previous. ;
It was the regular time for the
officers to be elected for the en
suing six months,—but on ac
count of the absence of the Presi
dent, the regular business was
omitted, to be attended to later,—
at some time that the President
might call a council meeting.
After readidg the Scripture les
son and prayer by the Pastor, the
meeting was turned oveif to the
3rd Vice Pres., Miss Lula Houser,
who had prepared a most enjoya
ble program.
Roll was called—each respond
ed with a quotation from Tenny
son.
Sketch of the author’s life, by
Prof. Driskell.
Reading—Miss Rogers.
Solo—Miss Uriles.
Reading—Miss Tounsley.
Quartette, Misses Louise Riley
and Bessie fiouser—Messrs. Hous
ton Houser and W. W. Driskell.
Music, Miss Bessie Houser.
The program was very interest
ing as all of the selections, and
the music (words) were of Tenny
son’s composition.
Nelle Norwood, Sec.
Literary Society at Toy.
We have organized a literary
society at Toy, and have had only
one meeting. We would be glad to
have new members, and urge our
boys and girls to join us, for we
think it would be a great benefit
to them.
We invite you to attend our
next meeting, which will be helc.
j the fourth Saturday in July.
The subject of ourjdebate: “Re
solved That Man has a Stronger
Mind than Woman.”
Ella Hancock.
—The anniversary of St. John
4he Baptist was celebrated by
Houston Lodge No. 35 F. & A. M.
in their lodge Hall in Perry last
Monday afternoon. About thirty
Masons were in attendance
There was a paper by Mr. J. D.
Martin concerning the historical
connection Jand origin of this cel
ebration, followed by short t alks
from several other members. (La
ter refreshments consisting of ice
cream, lemonade and cake were
served in the ante room of the
lodge Hall.
—In County court last week a
young white man was sentenced to
pay a fine of $15 for stealing a
ride on the Southwestern railroad.
Rev. E. W. Marshall, supply pas
tor of the Perry Baptist church,
came into the court room and
recognised the prisoner as a son
of an old and highly esteemed
friend, and he at once paid the
fine, though it took his last cent.
—A negro man was killed on
the railroad track at Fort Valley
last Sunday night. It is reported
that he was riding on the bump
ers betwen two, cars, that he fell
off and both legs were severed
from his body by the car wheels.
—The delegates from the Perry
and Providence Methodist church
es to the district conference at
Montezuma are, W. W. Driskell,
Houser Edwards and Walter P
Short. The conference begins
Thursday afternoon and concludes
Sunday night.
—At a meeting of the Perry
board of education last Friday
morning, Misses Annie Holleman
of Byron and Mary Killen of Per
ry were elected assistant teachers
of Perry Public School, in the or-
named. Miss May Hodges and
Mrs. S. P. Bunn, who were the
assistants last'year, were not ap
plicants for re-election.
—The principal amusement in
cident in Perry last week was a
baseball game between selected
teams of small boys, organized
and managed by Maj. M. L. Coop
er. The players, ranged in age
from 6 to 8 years. They were
quite energetic and vivacious in
the game, and the score was 50 to j
81. .
— In answer to a call made by
President Duncan of the Houston
County Veterans’ Association,
only 1 member from the country,
Mr. W. R. Norris, attended the
meeting of veterans at Perry last
Saturday. It was decided that the
annual reunion will not be held
on July 21st this year, unless fur
ther iuterest is manifested.
Stop the Cough and Work off the Cold.
Laxitive Bromo-Quinine Tablets
cure a cold in one day. No Cure,
No Pay. Price 25 cents.
—Six large Palmetto Fans, or
a good open and shut Fan, for
5 cents, at Perry Post Office.
All sizes in men’s Serge Coats.
The best line I of Summer Coats
ever brougt to Perry.
L. M. Paul.
Country Hams and Shoulders
for sale, at farm four miles west
of Perry. E.B. Hosir.
Wagons, Buggies, and Hames,
at FRED M. HOUSER’S.
—Scriven Drawers, the best
made, at 50c pair.
W. D. Day.
—Miss Corinne Baldwin is vis
iting relatives in Atlanta. From
there she will go to Gainesville,
and will not return home until
next fall.
—Miss Bessie Houser is visiting
relatives at Elko.
—Master Courtney Hodges is
progressitg nicely. in mastering
the tygographic art, in the- Home
Journal office.
—Miss Kate Hodges is at Had
dock, Jones county, visiting the
family of her cousin, Mr. Sam H.
Haddock.
—Mrs. W. L. Grice of Hawkins-
villeandMrs. Syd Goodwin of
Savannah were in Perry Tuesday,
guests of Mrs. C F. Cooper.
—Miss May Belle Dasher went
to Atlanta last Friday to tak& a
special course of study and prac
tice in the Klin worth Conservato
ry of Music.
—Mr. Ben J. Dasher of Macon
was with home folks in Perry last
Saturday and Sunday.
—Rev. B. E. Whittington
preached at Small Academy last
Sunday afternoon—his regular
monthly appointment.
—Messrs. Ben and Rob Holtz-
claw, students of the Technolog
ical College at Atlanta, returned
home last Friday, to spend the
summer vacation.
—Rev. A. S. Dix and family
will come to Perry next week, and
will preach his first sermon as pas
tor of our Baptist church on the
first Sunday in July. The Swift
house, on Swift street, is being;
fixed up as the parsonage.
—Judge A. C. Riley and family
and Miss Annie Norwood attend
ed the marriage of Miss Jamye
Frederick and Mr. Oscar McKen
zie at Marshallville Wednesday.
—Judge Sam T. Hurst and
daughter, Miss Lula, returned
home last week from Indian
Spring. The Judge says he gained
6 pounds in weight during the 10
days he spent at the Spring.
Capt W. C. Davis, formerly of
Perry, is now commanding officer
of the military company at Dub
lin.
—Messrs Jay Miller and Ru
dolph Schilling assisted the Fort
Vallep team in a game of base
ball at Columbus last Friday.
Mr.F. M. Houser and wife, and
Mr. John Houston went up to In
dian Spring last Monday, and will
remain there about ten days.
—Rev. E. W. Marshall preach
ed his farewell sermon last Sun
day, as supply pastor of the Per
ry Baptist church. He has gone to
Tennille,and the best wishes of our
people will be wit him continual-
—Mr. Ed Wellons returned to
Tifton last Friday, after spending
several- days with home folks in
Perry.
—Mr. A. S. Wellons, formerly
of Houston county, is now depot
agent and telegaaph operator of
the G. S, & F. railroad at Genoa,
Fla.
—Rev. and Mrs. J. W. Domin
gos of Hawkinsville are enjoying
the pleasure of having with them
for the present their son, Mr.
Walter D. Domingos, who gradu
ated from Emory College on the
12th inst. with the A. B. degree.
THIS WEEK MO |NEIT WEEK.
...FOE CAgg-
Arbuckles Coffee 9c. Per Pound.
CHEAPER THAN YOU EVER BOUGHT IT.
If you buy $1.00 worth of the following goods put up
by H. J. Heinz & Co., I will sell you ARBUCK-
LlEJS or LION COFFEE at the low price of 9c per
pbund, for each $1.00 worih of goods purchased.
For instance: You buy $1.00 worth of these goods
and I will sell you a pound of either ARBUCK
LES OR LION COFFEE FOR 9 CENTS.
Sweet Mixed Pickles.
Sour Cucumber Pickles.
Any kind of Pickles in glass.
India Relish.
Celery Salad.
Select Queen Olives.
Baked Beans in cans.
Tomato Catsup.
Tomato Ketchup.
Chili Sauce.
Mustard Dressing.
Gold Medal Worcester Sauce.
Keystone Table Sauce.
Tobasco Pepper Sauce.
Evaporated Horse Radish.
Prepared Mustard.
Extra Family Apple Butter.
Preserved Pineapplr.
Preserved Strawberries.
Preserved Red Raspberries.
Mince Meat.
iKlTOTHEE OIFETBIR..
Ivory Starch 5c package.
Buckwheat 15c package.
Vitos Food 15c package.
Shredded Wheat Biscuit 15c
package.
Egg Nodles 5c and 10c package.
Canned Corned Pork 2 cans for
25c.
3-pound Canned Peaches 15c
can.
Lye Hominy 2 cans for 25c.
Canned Apricots 15c can.
Canned White Cherries 15c can
Fancy Table Syrup 10c can.
Canton Ginger Preserves in
glass 25c Jar.
Green Seal Laundry Soap 6
Bars for^25c.
Blanke’s Exposition Brand
Coffee 35c pound.
If you buy $2.00 worth of any of these goods I will
sell you a sack of
THE BEST PATENT FLOUR FOR 50 CENTS.
NO CASH COUPONS GIVEN WITH THIS SALE.
NO GOODS CHARGED IN THIS OFFER.
J. D. MARTIN, Jr.
Spring Beauties
Suits. Bring
think of
name for our new styles of Men’s
eye here and tell us what you
we are offering at
READY TO SERVE YOU.
At Vinevfile Branch, Macon, Ga., I
have a large Stock of Dry Goods, Shoes,
Clothing, General Merchandise, much of
which I sell 40 per cent: cheapr than
usual prices. My Houston friends are
invited to come out and see me. Street
cars pass immediately in front of my
store. , M. ZABKS.
Mr. James Brown of Putsmouth,
Va., over 90 years of age, suffered
for years with a bad sore on his
::ace. Physicians could not help
'iim. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve
cured him permanently. Holtz-
| claw’s Drugstore.
GEORGIA, Houston County.
A. D. Skellie, administrator of the es
tate of J. G. Visscher, deceased, has ap-
plied for dismission from said trust.
This is therefore to cite all persons
concerned to appear at the August
term, 1901, of the court of Ordinary of
said county and show cause, if any they
have, why said application should not
be granted.
Winess my official signature thfs
May 6,1901. .
SAM T. HURST, Ordinary.
m z. mcarthur, '
|9r- DENTIST,
POET VALLEY, GEORGIA.
Office over Slappey’s Drugstore.
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 correct 1 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 the
time of the year isrow, to see all the new ideas.
Coming in,
aren’t yon?
The
420 Third St.
p - HOUSER,
Clothiers,
MACON, GrA.
*•»
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
Stein way, Soluner & Co., Kranich
<£. Bach, stmtz Bauer, Bush
& Gests, Lester and Royal.
Call at once and secure on9 of these.bargains
F. A. GUTTMGERGER & CO.,
4o2 Second st., Macon, Ga.