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Sidewalk Gleanings.
LOCAL NEWS OP TOWN AND COUNTY
—Think about cool weather.
—The rain at Perry 1 Monday
Settled the dust comfortably.
—There will be no special cele
bration of July 4-th at Perry.
—Preaching at the Presbyteri
an church next Sunday, by the
new pastor.
—Mrs. L. S. Tounsley is in At
lanta visiting her son, Air. Sam
S. Tounsley.
—Deputy Sheriff Riley carried
a crazy negro woman to the State
asylum last Monday.
—Quarterly meeting at Provi
dence Methodist church next Sat
urday and Sunday
—Miss Pauline Smoak is in At
lanta visiting the family of her
uncle, Mr. T. A. Means.
—Houston wheat makes the best
flour for the best biscuit for the
best people—Houston people.
—/Miss Matie Whittington is in
Perry vissting the family of her
brother, Rev. B. E. Whittington.
—Miss Annie Norwood is at
Anthony, Fla., visiting the fami
ly of her uncle, Mr. A. C. Baskin.
—Miss Evelyn Powers is attend
ing the Chautauqua at Jackson,
and visiting her aunt, Mrs. S. H.
Morgan.
-r-A number of Perry citizens
attended the Baptist Union meet
ing at Hattie last Saturday and
Sunday.
—School Commissioner Geo.
W. Smith is attending the teach
ers’ institute and theChataqua at
Barnesville.
—Miss Neltie Marshburn re
turned home last Thdrsday from
an extended visit to her brother
at LaGrange.
—A considreable number of
Perry people went out to Norwood
Mineral Springs Tuesday evening
and remained several hours.
—Mr and Mrs. C. C. Irby and
Death of Major Culpepper.
Thunder and Lightning.
Monday morning a telephone' Last week and this heavy clouds
message announced to friends in ^t times passed over nearly^ all
Perry the sudden death of Maj. | sections of the county, and m
J. Monroe Culpepper at nis home j localities rain has fallen
at Fort Yalley. He was stricken
directly alter returning to the
house from his fruit farm, and
died within a few minutes. The
burial was at Oakland cemetery
Tuesday afternoon, with Masonic
honors.
Maj. Culpepper was about 67
years old, a progressive man of
the strictest integrity, an excel
lent citizen, a consistent member
of the Baptist church, a worthy
and honored Mason.
During the Confederate war, he
was a valient soldier, rising to the
rank of major. Since that dark
perio.d, he has been sucsessful in
business, positive and reliant in
public affairs. One term he served
this district in the state senate,and
when death claimed him he was
a member of the board of Hous
ton County Commissioners of
roads and revenues.
Tuesday was the regular month
ly meeting day of the commis
sioners, and the board adjourned
soon after convening, and with a
number of Masons, and other
friends, the commissioners went
to Fort Valley on the 11 o’clock
train and attended the burirl in
a body.
Maj. Culpepper, besides his
emminent qualities as a true
Christian gentleman, was a most
worthy citizen, a sucsessful farm
er and fruit grower.
He leaves a devoted wife, sev
eral children and grand children,
and with these bereaved ones
many friends sincerely sympa
thize in their great grief.
poles
Den-
—At Fort Valley last Saturday
a gentleman of -highest integrity
said to us that the manager of
one of the largest fruit farms in
nhat section was offering negro
men 80 cents a day to gather
reaches. He said, however, that
;he negroes were not permittee
to work a full day, but forced to
alternate at 8 cents an hour, anc'
that but few worked more than
two children of Eufaula, Ala., are] hours a day, receiving 40 censt
visiting relatives in Perry, the I with nothing to do half of each
family of Mr. J. J. Marshburn. day. This is an ijustice to the reg-
—The Echeconnee campmeet
ing will begin on Saturday before
the second Sunday in August
about a week earlier than usual.
—The moon was full on the
first day of July, and the chart in
this office predicts a full measure
of hot weather during the month
—Many Perry people visit the
Giles Sulphur Spring every day
Last Sunday afternoon they were
continually going and returning
—Mr. W. W. Howard has proud
ly received the congratulations 01:
his frieuds since last Sunday
morning—a new boy at his house
—Mrs. H. T. Gilbert and Misses
Evelyn and Clifford Powers are
visiting relatives and friends anc
attending the Chautauqua at
Jackson.
—Misses Muttie Miller and Ma-
rilu Wellons attended the Tench-
ers Institute at Roberta last week,
and are vistting relatives in that
vicinity.
—The crowds of negroes who
come to Perry every Saturday af
ternoon afford excellent opportu
nities to study the dark side of
human nature.
—Mr. L. F. Cater and family
have returned to Perry to live,
and will occupy their home on
Washington Avenue. They mpv
ed to Forsyth in the fall of 1^99,
much to the regret of their friends
here, .and now they receive most
cordial welcome on their return.
—No young father was ever
more proudly happy than was Mr.
Robert L. Marchman of
last Tuesday morning. The
inmate of the family is a cnarm
ing boy, the first-born. With smil
ing dignity the young father re
ceives the congratulations of his
friends.
—Mr, and Mrs. E. K. Braselton
are now keeping house in the res^
idnee on church square recently-
occupied by Dr. J. R. Sims and
family, who have moved tempora
rily to the home of Mr. A. B.
Schilling. Mr. and Mrs. J. B.
'Kunz have moved to the Davis
nouse, north-end of-Ball street.
ular farmers, as it induces the la
borers to leave these farms, though
they receive no more pay each
day
,—
—On July 9th, next Tuesday,
Houston people can go to Savan
nah and Tybee Island and return
for the low price of $2.50, start
ing from Fort Valley, Powersville
or Byron. This low rate is given
on one train only, leaving Fort
Valley at 1:20 p. m., Powersville
1:85 , Byron 1:42, Macon 2:15
p. m. On this round trip, however,
the privilege is to remain in Sa
vannah or at Tybee uatil Satur
day July, 13th—four- days. The
trip is over the Central of Geor
gia, and the very best accomoda
tions are accorded.
—Tax Receiver Stafford was in
Perry Tuesday to confer with the
County Commissioners. His books
have been practically closed, but
he says there are a few property
owners who have not made re
turns. These he will receive with
in the next two weeks if carried
no his home, or mailed to his ad
dress, LaVilla, Ga., properly sign
ed.
within the last five days. The
clouds were heavily charged with
electricity, and there were innum
erable flashes of lightning.
Near Heard last Saturday the
chimney of a negro 'cabin was
struck; the bolt entered the house,
struck a negro young man, pros
trating him, tearing his clothing
into shreds, bursting his shoes
and hurling one of them out of
the door into the yard. Two chick
ens under the house were killed.
The course of the lightning down
the negro’s body was marked as
with a red-hot iron. He was said
to be up and about Monday mor
ning.
. Monday,a large oak tree in front
of the home of Mr3. M. R. Strip
ling was struck by lightning, and
many pieces of the bark were
hurled into the house, through
the door and windows. No further
damage. The negroes at work
near by quit the field in a panic
and refused to return.
Probably fifty telephone
on the line from Perry to
nard and Kathleen were shatter
ed by lightning Saturday and
Monday.
On Monday the barn on the
farm of Messrs. Dan and Lee
Tompson, in the upper town dis
trict was struck and injured, but
no stock damaged. There proba
bly were other injuries to trees,
etc. but reports have not been re
ceived.
Can Have a Road.
The people of the Tenth District
who desire a road leading f r< m
the Perry and Macon road through
to the Tharp’s mill road, will
please take notice:
I have bought a few acres of
woodland, and do not wish it all
cut up into roads.
The people are welcome to a
road, if they will put in on the
line between Mr. J. D. Sharp’s
land and mine, but I forbid any
more traveling through my woods.
(Mrs.) Bettie Stafford.
—At a postponed meeting of the
Perry Epworth League last Tues
day night, at the home of Mr. F.
M. Houser, the following officers
were elected for the ensuing term.
President, Houser Edwards; 1st
Vice Pres., Miss Marie Nunn; 2nd
Vice Pres., Miss Fannie King; 3rd
Vice Pres., Miss May Hodges; Sec
retary, Miss Kate Hodges; Treas
urer, Houston Houser; Librarian,
Miss Gussie Riley; Organist. Miss
May Belle Dasher. ,
—Rev. A. S. Dix wilfpreach his
first sermon as pastor of the Per
ry Baptist church next Sunday.
He is expected to come to Perry
with his family Thursday after
noon from Knoxville, and they
will occupy the Swift house on
Swift street, which has been fitted
up as the parsonage.
THIS WEEK
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 ~ou ARB TICK
LES or LIOH COFFEE at the low price of 9c per
pound, for each $1.00 wonh 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 LIONT 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.
AUOTHEE OIFIFIErES.
-—Last Friday night several,
chicken roosts in Perry were rob
bed, and next day a Colored Sun
day School convention assembled
at New Hope. That the two events
were physically connected has not
3eep legally proven, but the close
proximity of one to the other
aroused suspicion.
—-Rev. B. E. Whittington, Prof.
W. W. Driskell and Mr. Houser
Sdwards represented the Perry
charge at the district conference'
at Montezuma from lart Thurs
day to Sunday night. They report
a good meeting, and most hospit
able entertainment; returning
lome Monday.
—A new Lodge of Masons will
be instituted at Hickory Grove,
near Elko, next Friday night,
i Members of the lodge at Perry
will go down and assist in the
first meeting, and in the initiation
of six or seven candidates for
membership.
—Nearly a thousand negroes atr
fended the Baptist Sunday School
convention last Sunday at New
Hope, the western suburb of Per-
rry. Good order prevailed.
— '■ !§»■♦•»► :
Dr. Caldwell’s Syrup I epsin cures
sick headache. Sold by druggists.
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.
8-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 iu
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
sell you a sack of
I will
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.
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
$10.00, $12.50, $15.00.
—Patent Leather Belts, tinsel
>raid borders, 15e each, at.
Perry Post Office.
—Scriven Drawers, the best
made, at 50c pair.
S |p W.
at
—A good
Shoe Brush for 10c,
Perry Post Office.
Ssrape Scooters-Plenty on haud-
Right sizes. L. M. Paul.
Wagons, Buggies, and Haines,
at feed m. houser’s.
The piles that annoy you so will
be quickly and permanently heal
ed if you use DeWitt’s Witch
Hazel Salve. Beware of wothless
counterfeits. Holtzclaw’s drug
store.
Day.
Best White Duck Horse Collars,
60^, at fred-m: houser’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: cheapr than
usual prices. My Houston frieuds are
invited to come out and see me. Street
cars pass immediately in front of my i
store.. .r. - ; M. ZARKS. *
Just a little Detter, just a little newer, just a little some
thing that makes them more desirable than those you get
elsewhere.
A becoming suit is our best advertisement. When we
fit you correct’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 „ur store by wearing our Clothing. It’s just tin-
time of the year, now, to see all the new ideas.
Coming in,
aren’t you?
& HOUSER,
The Up-to-Date Clothiers,
420 ThirdJSt. MACON, GA.
At Greatly-
Reduced Prices.
Fifty new Upright Pianos will close ont at
greatly reduced prices within the next few
weeks. Among them such celebrated makes
as
Steinway, Sohmer & Co., Kranicb
& Bach, Stnltz & Bauer, Bush
& Gests, Lester and Royal.
Call at once and secure one of these bargains
F. A. GTJTTENGERGER & CO.,
452 Second st., Macon, Ga.
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