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Sidewalk Gleanings. 103AL H2WS OP TbWN AO COUNTY —There will be a marriage in Perry in November next. —Preparations for the County fair are progressing satisfactorily. —The Perry Public school will have an exhibit at the County fair. - Houston Superior Court. —The grand jury presentments will be published in the Home Journal next week. ' —Houston farmers generally say the yield of cotton m the county will be about £ short. —Houston farmers might find Crimson clover a valuable winter crop. October is seeding time. —The County fair will tend to bring Houston people closer to gether than almost any other en terprise. —-Unless the supply is unequal to the demand, Perry merchants handle Houston-ground meal ex clusively. .* —The service of the Home Journal editor as a grand juror was not concluded until Modday afternoon, this week. —It is a noteworthy fact that one of tne favorite brands of flour sold in Perry is the product of a Houston county mill. . —There was frost in low places in various sections of the county last Tuesday morning. None was noticeable immediately in Perry. -^■Houston will be. worthily rep resented at the Veterans’ reunion in Macon next Week. The Elks’ street fair will attract a-large at tendance. As was stated last week, the civil docket of the court was fin ished at noon last Wednesday, a considerable number of cases hav ing been continued because of the inability of counsel to attend. Many cases, however, were dispos ed of by settlement, etc., besides those tried. Monday, this week, the trial of criminal cases began, and four or five were disposed of. One of these was a murder cace. James Taylor was indicted for killing John Martin,both negroes, on the farm of Mr. W. J. Cheek. The verdict was guilty, with a recommendation of imprisonment for life. Mr. W. B. Hurdle plead guilty of selling liquor, and a fine of $200 was imposed. The grand jury completed the work before that body Tuesday afternoon, and at about 8 o’clock the general presentments were read in court and the jurors _ of that body discharged for the term. The jury considered 51 indict ments, and returned 41 true bills and 10 no bills. Of the true bills three were for murder and three for selling liquor. We under stand the greater number were for stabbing and shooting. Only one bill was returned against a white man, and that was for shooting on the public highway. The grand jury presentments will be published next week, as recommended, in the Home Jour nal and the Fort Valley Leader. The court will probably adjourn for the term on Thursday. —Since Slinday morning Mr. J. S Brunson bras ’been accorded the cordial congratulations of his friends. There’s a young daugh ter at his home. , --'The farmer who cultivated his own crop will prove this year,- with exceptional clearness, that he Who wishes a service well done must do it himself. —Invitations have been issued f or r the marriage of Miss Annie M. Clark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Clark, to Mr. Sam 0. Monk, on November. 6th, 1901. -4?So far there has been only one notice published of proposed local legislation for Houston coun ty, to be considered by the legis lature at its next session;: -^bmissiopslin;the County fair premiuni list will not, bar animals, poultry or products from contest ing for and receiving premiums as offered for those named in their ClaSS.' • • -• ' —From 4 to 6 o’clock Friday afternoon, October 18th, the Per ry Spinsters’ Club will be enter tained by Miss Corine Baldwin, at the home of Capt. and Mrs. C. E. Hilbert. —About ten days ago Mr. E. L. Dennard sold in Perry 30 Cornish Indian Game chickens, less than 6 months old, that weighed 175 pounds. The amount paid for these chickens was $14. ~ —We are requested to say those whohave subscribed to theFair As sociation and have not paid their subscriptions Will please hand in the money to the treasurer at the Perry Loan and Saving Bank. —Authorities of the Central of Georgia Bailway company have kindly agreed to give convenient schedules and excursion round- ' trip fare to the Houston County fair. Many Macon people will attend. —Tax Collector J. C. Davidson was collecting taxes at Perry last Menday. Next Monday he will begin his second round of ap- . pointments at Hattie. The books will be finally closed on Decem ber 20th. —Thu Rehoboth Baptist Asso ciation convened with the Perry Baptist church last Tuesday, with the hospitality of the town cordi ally accorded the delegates and visitors. A report will be pub lished next Week. —Presiding Elder J. B. McGe- hee will preach in the Perry Meth odist church next 1 Sunday morn ing and night. The fourth quar terly Conference of . the Perry charge will be held Monday morn ing, beginning at 10 o’clock. : The Rehoboth Association. This association is now in ses sion With the Baptist church at Perry, with about 75 delegates, including ladies of the Missionary society, in attendance. There are about 15 ministers attending. The Association was organized Tuesday, Mr. E. Y. Mallary, President, and Mr. A. J. Cheeves, Clerk. Mrs. J. E. DuVaughn is presi dent of the Womans Missionary society, of which two services were held in the Methodist church Tuesday. Three services daily, morning, afternoon and . night. To-night (Wednesday) Dr. I. N. Yohan- nan, a native of Urmia, Persia, will deliver an illustrated lecture. The association will continue its session through Thursday. The delegates are accorded the heartfelt hospitality of our peo ple, and are at home With citizens of the town. A full report of the Association proceedings is promised us for publication next week. Oyster Supper. There will be an oyster supper Friday night, this week, at the home of Mr. J. B. Clark, on the Marshallville road, about 7 miles from Perry. There will be excellent service, ample opportunity for social en joyment, and the proceeds devoted to the benefit of small Academy. Everybody cordially invited to attend. V • —At a meeting of the County board of education last week prin cipals for the schools that had not been chosen at the meeting held for that porpose several weeks ago, were elected as follows: For Ben Hill Academy, T. W. Mur ray ; Henderson, Miss Ella Han cock; Hayneville, Mi3s Annie Lou Holmes; Toy, Miss Daisy Rush ing. —Directly after the regular service at the Perry Baptist church lust Sunday night, Mr. James P. Duncan was baptized a member of that church. Just be fore the regular 11 o’clock service Sunday, October 6th, he was elect ed to membership and given the right hand of Christian fellow ship. —Mr. J. R. Mathews showed in Perry last Monday some very fine specimens of paper shell pecans, grown onhis farm near Ft.Valley. These nuts are very large, and Mr. Mathews says he sells them readily at $1.00 per pound. He will make an exhibit of pecan nuts at our county fair. Purely Personal. —Mrs. C. E. Gilbert returned home last Friday from a visit to Atlanta. -—Miss Corine Baldwin has rer turned homeTrom a visit to rela tives at Marshallville. -Dr. J. R. Sims visited his fam ily at Barnesvilles from last Sat urday evening to Monday. —Mrs. E. J. Fuller of Dublin is visiting relatives in Perry, the family of Mr. J. J. Marshburn. —Mr. C. H. Moore of Bostick was with relatives and friends in Perry from last Saturday to Mon day noon. —Mr. M. E. Williams, of Ans- ley, Ala., is in Perry visiting his wife and son, at the home of Mr. J. R. Miller. —Hon. John R- Clark will de liver a lyceum lecture at the court house in Perry on the night of October 31st. —Mrs. R. A. Pate and children, of Hawkinsville, are in Perry vis iting her parents, Col. and Mrs. C. C. Duncan. —Miss Virginia Cater of For syth is visiting the family of her aunt, Mrs. Ida Rogers, and oth er relatives in Perry. —Mr. Virgil E. Heard, of near Heard, was in Perry last Sunday with his children, at the home of his mother-in-law, Mrs. M. L. Gilbert. • —Prof. W. C. Monk and family are again residents of Houston counsy, they having moved this week from Dooly county to their home at Byron. —Mr. G. B. Mill of Elkhart, Ind., while on business in Perry last week, was the guest of Drs. T. A. Battle and E. K. Braselton, who were his school mates. —Mrs. M. A. Hodges is in Per ry visiting the family of her son, Mr. Jon. Hodges, She came from Atlanta last Friday, where she had been with her daughter, Mrs. O. G. Conner. —Houston People who desire to attend the Elks’ street fair and Confederate Veterans’ reunion at Macon next week, will be given special round trip fare. A special train will leave‘Perry at 6:10 a m on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday,reaching Macon at 7:45. Returning they will, each of these three days, leave Macon at 7:40 p m., and the sbecial train will reach Perry at about 9:30. The round trip fare will be 80 cents. SEED OATS. I have 750 bushels of Georgia Rust Proof Oats to sell at Macon prices. A. A. Smoak, Perry, Ga. * t-j-1. —Ladies’ Kid Gloves at 75c per pair. Ladies’ Kid Gloves, guaran teed, at $1.00 per pair. L. M. Paul, Mothers everywhere praise One Minute Cough Cure for the suffer ings it has relieved and the lives of their little ones it has saved. Strikes at the root of the trouble and draws out the inflamation. The children’s favorite Cough Cure. —Best Buggies and Buggy Har ness at Fred. M. Houser’s. THE ELECTRIC CYLINDAR White Cedar Churn. Best and quickest on the market. $2.50, $3 and $5, size 3, 5, and 7 gal. Agents wanted; best seller on Market. UNION SUPPLY COMPANY, 626 Broadway, KnoxviUe, Term. My Stock of Groceries is Complete. I TS-ITTE "STOTT LOW. est peices. Canned Goods. Ceylon Island Pineapple, Grated, 2 5c .< « <• in Chunks, 20c This is the finest packed. Mayflower Sugar Corn, 15 c Early June Peas, # 10 c OKra and Tomatoes, 10 c Ojsira, Corn and Tomatoes, 10 c Based Beans, with Tomato Sauce, 10 c Package Goods. Shredded Cocoanut. Maccaroni. Grape Xuts. Knox’s Gelatine. Peter Cooper’s Gelatine. Cox’s Gelatine. Baker’s Chocolate. Baker’s German Sweet Chocolate. Baker’s Breakfast Cocoa. Crackers. Uneeda Biscuit. Uneeda Ginger Wayfers. Jersey Toast. Coffee. SPECIAL:—Large Grain Green Coffee, 5 pounds $1.00 Anchor Rio Roasted Coffee in bulk, 20c. pound ftonS.1 J* 1 Martin, Jr. (Lowest 1 Prices. C. T. BAILEY. G-. P. P08TELL. BALLET & POSTELL, -DEALERS IN- GROCERIES, BAGGING, TIES, ETC. 458 POPLAR STREET. MACON, CEORGIA. Farmers’ Trade a Specialty. We carry a full line of all staple articles, and we are in a position to make very close prices. Try us and be con vinced. Satisfaction guaranteed. Consignments of Farm Products Solicited. IF IT’S OUT OF FIX, We’ll Fix It. Prompt attention given to repairing Engines and all Machinery. Model and Pettern Work a specialty. Full stock of Pipe and Steam Fix tures always on hand. Rubber Belting. J \ Write for what you want. Aiiflioine Machine Works, J. W. ANTHOINE, Prop’r., FORT VALLEY, GA Real Estate Loans imperial baking powder; ABSOLUTELY PURE. Best on the Market. Send 20c Silver for sample bos. UNION SUPPLY COMPANY, 626 BROADWAY, KNOXVILLE, TENX We are now able to negotiate loans on improved farming lands promptly, and at the lowest known rates. Correspond ence invited. SECURITY LOAM Si ABSTRACT COMPANY, 870 Second St., Macon, Ga. J. J. Cobb, Thos. B. West, President. Sec’y. & Att’y. DEALER IN Cigars , o bacc o. Jug Filling a Speciality. Prompt Attention to Mail Orders. 462 Popular §t„ MACON, GA. PRICE LIST Nelson County Rye, Cooper’s Laurel Valley bl. C. Com, North Georgia White Corn, KollondGin, New England Rum, Hand Made Sour Mash Cora, Monogram Rye, Old Mountain Spring Cora,: Double Stamp Juniper Gin. Mill Creek Cabinet Rye, Kentucky Sour Mash Rye, Star A Eye. Amascn’s AAaA Rye. ^ Coestnut Grove Rye.. . per gal. 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.00 2.60 2.50 2.50 3.00 3.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 THE COMMONER, (Mr. Bryan’s Paper.) The Commoner has attained within six months from date of the first issue a circulation of 100,000 copies, a record probably never equaled in the history ot American periodical literature. Ihe unparalleled growth of this paper de monstrates that there is room in the newspaper fields for a national paper de voted to the discussion of political, economic, and social problems. To tne columns of the Commoner Mr. _ Bryan contributes his best effortsjand his views of political events as they arise from time to time can not fail tointeiest those who study public questions. . The Commoner’s regular snbcnptio ^ price is $1.00 per year. We have arrang ed with Mr. Bryan whereby we can fur nish his paper and Homb JoubnaXj to gether for one year for $1.90. The reg ular subscription price of the two P psrs when suberibed for separately $2.50. t