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LOCAL' NEWS OF TOWN A NS CCS NT Y
—Mr. Ben J. Dasher of Macon
is with home foiks in Perry.
—Miss Kate Cooper is attend
ing a home party at West Point,
Ga. s
—Capt. and Mrs. C. E. Gilbert
are spending this week at Indian
Spring.
—The number of dwelling
houses in Perry is less than the
demand.
’ —Mr. Judson Heard of Macon
is visiting the family of Judge S.
T. Hurst.
Remarkable Masonic Meeting.
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—Mr. J. A. Davis of Dennard
is spending a few days at the Isle
of Palms.
—Mrs. M. L. Houser of Fort
Valley is visiting her mother and
sister in Perry.
—Fodder pulling is now the
order of farm work in many sec
tions of_the county.
—Mrs. B. C. Holtzclaw and
on, Master Ben, are visiting
rb nds at Warm Springs.
—Miss Willie Cooper is with a
party from Macon at the Isle of
Palms, near Charleston, S. C.
—Miss Gertha Henderson of
Cedartown is in Perry visiting the
family of Judge Sam T. Hurst.
—Messrs. J. W. Gilbert, 0. J.
Parker and J. E. McMichael
spent last Friday in Columbus.
—Misses Emily and Virginia
Allen of Atlanta are visiting the
family of Maj. R. N. Holtzclaw.
—Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Duncan,
Jr., went to Indian Springs last
week, Mr. Duncan returning Mon
day.
—Mr. and Mrs. R. L. March-
man and son are visiting the par
ents of Mrs. Marchman near Co
lumbus.
—Mr. «f. Henry King of the
Strong Shoe Co., Macon, Ga., is
spending this week with relatives
in Perry.
—Mr. Sam T. Hurst, Jr., of Bir-
i mingham, Ala., is expected to
visit home folks in Perry this
week.
—Don’t forget the meeting of
the agricultural Carnival commit
tee at the court house next Satur
day morning.
—Mrs. Cora Barrett of Auburn,
Ala., was in Perry the latter part
of last week, visiting the family
of her nephew, Mr. J. H. Hodges.
—Judge S. T. Hurst and Hon.
E. L. Dennard are at Thomasville
attending jbhe meeting of the
Georgia State Agricultural Soci
ety.
—Madam Rumor says at least
two young ladies and two young
men of Perry will be married—
four couples—before 1901 passes
away.
—Teachers of the public schools
of Houston Couaty will be elect
ed by the board of education on
the 80th of August, See official
notice.
The fourth convocation of
new Elko Lodge of Masons was
held at Hickory Grove church last
Friday afternoon and night.
The program was to confer the
three degrees upon 11 candidates.
The first on one, the second on
two and the third on eight,
was proposed to begin the work at
4 o’clock, but it was not' com
menced until about 6.
The,re were present visiting Ma
sons from Perry, Fort Valley. Ma
con, Unadilla, Cordele and Ro
chelle, about 50 altogether, with
six Worshipful Masters present.
With the exception of an inter
mission of one hour for supper
the Lodge was in session contin
ually from four o’clock Friday af
ternoon to about 4 o’clock Satur
day morning. The contemplated
yvork was all completed, and we
dare say no Lodge in the state has
a better young membership than
has the Elko Lodge.
The superabundant supper
served in the grove ^ near the
church-lodge, was as good as hun
gry men ever tasted, the chief
viand being barbecued pork,
brown, crisp, jucy and flavored
just right. The etceteras were in
keeping with the cordial hospital
ity of those who prepared and
served the feast. The sceene was
vividly remindful of - the camp-
meetings of 40 years ago.
Among the visiting members
were two ministers of the gospel
one a Baptist and the other i
Methodist.
Our readers will know that the
hospitality accorded was complete
when we mention as hosts of the
occasion: Messrs. J. H. Grace
J. F. Houser, C. E. Eubanks, J
H. Clark, W. L. Means, W. E
Means, G. D. Fitzerald, J. T.
Shinholser, Dr. J. O. Mann, W
R. Davis, W. F. Bragg, J. H. Cof
fee, W. S. Murrow and others,
with D. C. Turrentine as table
manager.
Carnival Committee Meeting.
—In a base ball game at Perry
last Saturday, a negro player was
knocked down with a ball, and
his jaw was at first thought to be
broken.
—The first bale of Houston cot
ton will be several weeks late this
season, though the indications are
that the crop will not be unusual
ly small.
—Dr. Clarence Whittington of
Valdosta was in Perry from last
Saturday afternoon to Monday
afternoon, visiting his brother,
Rev. B. E. Whittington.
—Misses % Neltie and Leon
Marshburn, Mary Lou Holmes
and May Hodges visited
relatives and friends at Bo
naire from Saturday to Wednes
day morning.
—Mr. J. Powers Cooper has
-purchased the Havis residence on
Main street, now occupied by
Sheriff M. L. Cooper, .and will
not build the residence on Swift
street, as had been contemplated.
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—A party of Perry people con
sisting of Mdms. C. T. and H.
Lawson and C. E. Brunson, Miss'
Mattie Lawson and Mr. Miller
Day went to Indian Springs last
Thursday to spend a week or
more.
At the court house next Satur
day morning there will be a meet
ing of the executive committee of
the proposed agricultural carni
val appointed at the meeting of
citizens of the county held at
Perry on the 6th inst. * ’
This committee is composed of
one farmer from each district in
the county, and all of them have
been notified by mail, with the
request that a substitute be ap
pointed by any one, or each, who
cannot attend.
These committeemen will be
guests of Perry citizens while
here, and it is hoped there will be
a full attendance.
The proposed carnival will be
of great benefit to the farmers,
and the Perry people hope to
make the time pass away very
pleasantly. It is needless to reit
erate the great goiod that an illus
trative occasion will promote; our
readers all know. Earnest co-op-
bration is all that is needed to
make the proposed carnival a
complete and beneficial success to
all concerned.
All depends upon the commit*?
tee meeting next Saturday morn
ing.
—In the special election for
County Commissioner on August
6th, the polls were opened only at
six precincts, and the vote was as
follows: Perry 50, Fort Valley
47,- Powersville 25, Byron 11,
Wellston 19, Heard 4; total 156.
All the votes were for A. B.
Greene. Mr. Greene will meet for
t.he first time with the board Tues
day^ he 3rd of September, when
the tax rate will, be assessed. We
dare say Mr. Greene will make a
most excellent commissioner.
Teachers’ Notice.
The Houston County Board of
Education will hold their election
of teachers for the ensuing year
on August BOth.
Teachers desiring places will
make formal application to the
Board of Education, stating age,
where educated, experience and
grade of teachers’ License.
Respectfully,
~Geo. W. Smith, C. S. C.
—Just received another gross of
Ribbon Spikes at
Perry Post Office.
—I have a car of first class
Brick for sale cheap_J
2t * C. D. Cooper.
Neighbors Have a Barbecue.
Pleasure rules whenever a num
ber of Houston county people as
semble for the purpose of enjoy
ment. The meeting of neighbors
in the grove on the south side of
Cater’s mill pond last Friday^was
not an exception to to this rule.
Including the guests, there were
about 125 people present, besides
the negroes there in the capacity
of servants. ®
These sturdy farmers, with
their wives and children, have a
picnic their at least once a year,
but this year the barbecue was an
added feature.
Owing to unavoidable delay,
the guests from Perry did not ar
rive until dinner was ready. That
dinner, with delicious barbecued
pork as the chief viand, was just
perfect in its preparation and ser
vice. None better was ever placed
before hungry people, and it was
amply sufficient t6 satisfy five
times the number.
A photograph of the crowd at
dinner was taken by Mr. Martin
Nelson.
After dinner a speech was call
ed for and the Home Journal
Editor introduced Mr. J. D. Mar
tin, who urged the farmers to
give their earnest support to the
proposed agricultural carnival to
be held at Perry this fall.
The affair was a complete suc
cess, the farmers, their wiyes and
daughters deserving unstinted
praise. ■ It appeared that Messrs
Jerome Thompson and Jim Hick-
on were in the lead, but ably as
sisted by the Messrs Cheek, Hick
son, Hose, Starbuck, Bennett,
Harris and others.
—The first open bolls of cotton
we have seen this season were
brought to this office last Satur
day by Mr. .G R. Rooks, who is
farming on Mr. S. L. Norwood’s
Culler place near Perry.
—The County tax rate will be
fixed by the County Commission
ers at their September meeting.
—About 135 negroes went from
Perry on the excursion to Colum
bus last Friday
—Best Light Bread that can be
baked. Your orders filled and de
livered promptiv. I receive fresh
bread every Wednesday and Sat
urday J. D. Martin, Jr.
Changed Position.
To my friends, patrons and the
public at large;
I hereby take great pleasure in
notifying you that, beginning with
August 1st, 1901, I will be with
Mr. Abe Lesser, where I shall be
delighted to serve you, either in
person or through the mail, any
time in the future, to the best of
my skill and ability.
Please accept my thanks for all
past favors. ' /
l am yours very truly,
Frank M. Houser,
With Abe Lesser, dealer in Dry
Goods, Notions, etc., 559 Cherry
Street, Macon, Ga.
—Quart Fruit Cans to close out
at 49/ dozen. J. D. Martin, Jr.
—The neatest Stick Seat buggy
going at Fred M. Houser’s.
—Lace Leather, Harness Leath
er and Shoe Sole Leather at \
L. M. Paul’s.
O. O. Buck, Beirne, Ark., says;
I was troubled with constipation
until I bought DdWitt’s Little
Early Risers. Since then have
been entirely cured of my old
complaint. I recommend them.
Holtzclaw’s Drugstore.
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are arriving at the
RACKET STORE.
LOWEST PRICES POSSIBLE.
8c
10c
50
10c
15c
All sizes in Tin Milk Pails.
\10c heavy retinned Dippes for
The Best Curry Comb you ever saw for
10c Padlocks are sold here at
15c Padlocks are sold here, at
25c Padlocks are sold here at
CALL AND SEE THEM. —
The latest Collar for men, ‘‘Wheeler. ” Long round
points. All sizes, 10c each
I have at last received some more small Pearl Trim
ming Buttons, 10c dozen
' CALL QUICK, OR THEY’LL ALL BE GONE.
Pure Aluminum Hair Pins, 5c., 7c., 10c. the dozen
A pretty, sheer Linen, Hemstitched Handkerchief for
± Ladies (not the coarse, heavy kind) for 5c each
A very pretty pattern ^11-over Lace, 50c yard
Also a very good quality All-over Lace 30c yard
LISTEN! I HATE SOME GROCERIES TO GO AT
Exactly Half Price.
THIS OFFER IS FOR 10 DAYS ONLY.
Heinz’s Apple Butter, 3-pound
crocks, 25c.
Heins’s Evaporated Horse Rad
ish, 13c.
Heinz’s Pickled Onions, 13c.
Heinz’s Pure Malt Vinegar, 13c.
Heinz’s Manzanilla Olives, 13c.
Heinz’s Chili Sauce, 15c.
Heinz’s Celery Salad,
20c.
Ginger Preserves,
15c.
Heinz’s Baked Beans,
5c.
Canned Apricots,
10c.
Canned Cherries,
10c.
Cann’d Corn 5c, Cann’d
Pork 5c.
e
Canned Kraut,
5c.
Golden Egg Noodles,
4c.
These are Bargains that should attract
vr
your attention.
CUT TO THE BONE.
BENSON & HOUSER’S PRICES.
That half-price sale has caused the people to #
take from our shelves all but a few of those
suits at such small figures.
ONE-THIRD OFF
FOR ALL SUITS.
GEORGIA—Houston Countp.
M. A. Edwards, administrator of the
estate of John A. Howard, deceased, has
applied for dismission from said trust.
This is therefore to cite all persons con
cerned to appear at the September term,
1901, of the court of* Ordinary of said
county and show, cause, if" any they
have, why said application should not
be granted.
Witness my official signature this
June 3,1901.
SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary.
GEORGIA—Houston County,
M. A. Edwards, administrator of the
estate of Mrs. G. C. Haddock, deceased,
has applied for dismission|from said trust
This is therefore to cite all persons con
ceraed to appear at the September term,
1901, of the court of Ordinary pf said
county, and show cause Jf any they have,
why said application should not be
granted. .
Witness my official signature this
June 3,1901. \
SIM. T. HURST, Ordinary.'
If you failed, to get what you wanted in the
half-price salt, don’t worry, because we have
made a sweeping reduction of one-third on ev
erything in the ptore. We must have room for
the new goods coming, and we are going to
clean off the counters.
BENSON X HOUSER
The CJp-to-Date Clothiers,
420 Third Street. MACON, GrA.
Isaacs’ Cafe,
413 Third Street. Macon, Ca.
Eegular l^Eeals 25c.
of Faze to Oxd.©i*
Popular Prices. Prompt and Efficient Service.
E. ISAACS, Proprietor.
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