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-—Heavy Houston hogs help
hoine8 here.
—So for the conditions are fa
vorable for a good peach crop this
year
•—The rain Monday night senio-
©d to give the ^weather an addi
tional wintry twist.
—Mrs. G. L. Slocuinband lur
daughter of Bonaire visited rela
tives in Berry last Sunday.
—Miss Sarah Tounsley is visi
ting her brother, Mr. 3. S. Toun
sley, at 111 Capital Avenue, At
lauta.
—The .Weather Chart in this
office designates Friday as a storm
period and calls for rain or snow
on Sunday.
—Miss Maggie Renta of Beech
Haven was the guest of Miss Mat-
tie Miller in Perry, last Saturday
and Sunday.
—Air. C. E. Brunson argued a
case before the Supreme court in
Atlanta last Monday, and return
ed home Tuesduy.
— Mr. W. Hemingway of Perry
1 cents each ft
will pay 26 cents each for setting
hens, and return the hens when
tho chicks are weaned.
—Mrs. T. -D. Gurr of near Per
ry and Miss D’Nena Bridger of
Perry visited rolatiyes and friends
at Fort Nalley this week.
—Two other Perry young ladies
began teaching school last Mon
day, Miss Fannie Moore at Byron
and MIbb Evelyn Powers at
Hayneville.
—-Mr. Ed. R. Marshburn of La
Grange was in Perry last Satur
day and Sunday visiting the fam
ily of his father, Mr. John J.
Marshburn.
—Within a few days, Farmers’
Contracts for laborers, crop
pers and tenants, in accord with
the now state law, can be secured
at this office.
—Messrs. Duncan <fc Dunoan
appear real nice and comfortable
in their new brick office on court
house square, adjoining the Ma
sonic building.
Mr. J. R. Miller, Jr., will re
turn to Perry from Tifton within
a few day, and on Ferruary 1st he
will engage in business with Mr.
'I. Houser.
Fred M.
—On January 18th, 1900, there
were three annoucements of can
didates for County office in the
Home Journal. On February. 1st
there were five.
—In the Atlanta Constitution
las Sunday there appeared a pict
ure of Miss Mary Ellis of Grova-
nia,* with the announcement that
she will be married on February
12th next to Mr. Louis Sheperd of
Macon.
—The Thursday Afternoon
Club was organized last Thursday,
at the home of Mrs. W, B.’ Sims.
The new officers are: President,
Mrs. L. F. Cater; Vice president,
Mrs. L. M. Paul; Secretary, Mrs.
H. T. Gilbert.
—Since last Thursday morning
Conty School Comriiissioner Geo.
W. Smith has received the con
gratulations of his friends with a
dignified smile and pleasant ac
knowledgement. There’s a new
girl baby at his home.
—Rev. A. S. Dix attended a
meeting of the executive com
mittee of the Rehoboth Associa
tion at Macon one day last week,
On last Sunday he filled his reg
ular appointment at the Houston
, Factory Baptist church.
—At a recent drill meeting of
the Perry Rifles, one of members,
who is a dry goods salesman, gave
as his excuse for being late: “I
was waiting upon a customer.”
The next excuse given, by anoth
er tardy member was, -‘I was tlfe
customrr.” We are not informed
whether the^excuses were accept
ed as sufficient.
—Ordinary Hurst informs us
that he will probably receive the
pension money for Houston Vet
erans and Widows of veterans on
or about the first of February
The payment will begin in Atlan-
uiM
ta on January 27th, and it will
take several days to complete the
work. In Houston there are 57
pensioners, men and women, the
premiums aggregate about $8,200
There is a certain ninth grade
student of the Perry Public
School Who evidently thinks a cer
tain other student, of the opposite
sex is “just too sweet for any
thing.”
One day last week he determin
ed to give her some evidence of
his high regard for her charms.
Fruit was selected as the • most
acceptable medium of making
this silent expression.
The fruit was duly selected and
placed in a box, and the box
placed in his desk at the school
during tha morning.
Directl^ after the afternoon
session a messenger was entrust
ed with the aforesaid box, and it
was duly delivered according to
instruction in.
But alack, and alas, the con
tents of the box had undergone
some mysterious transformation.
Instead of oranges and bananas,
several school Kicks belonging to
tho aforesaid ninth grade student
and an old hammer were deliver
ed to the young lady,whose bright
smiles were changed to a dark
frown- v
As to how tho exchange was
made and the quality of the fruit,
it is said several fellow students
have positive knowledge, but the
proposed recipient luid none of it.
A Catastrophe Averted.
the
left
de-
_ Recently there was a kitchen in
cident at a Perry home that
didn’t belong in the usual cu
linary routine.
When breakfast was served
oven door of tho stove was
open, whether by accident or
sign,this writer knoweth not.
Later, after the stove had
“cooledoff,” and before tho fire
had been rekindled to cook din
ner, the oven door was closed.
As the fire blazed and the stove
became warm and warmer, an
indescribable noise issued fr.mi the
interior of the stove. As the heat
increased the noise grew in vol
ume.
There came near being a stam
pede from the kitchen, but thein-
quiring mind prompted investiga
tion, and when the door of the
stove oven was opened out jump
ed two pet house cats, that had
been taking a nap within.
Thus, the second thought pre
vented the addition of baked- cats
to the bill of fare that day.
More Heavy Hogs.
From Hattie Mr, M. F. Ether
idge writes us that Mr. Graham
Thomson, of the Upper Fifth
distriot, has killed this winter
nine pigs that weighed an aver
age of 207 pounds each. The
mother of these pigs weighed
887 pounds,making the ten weigh
an average of 225 pounds—a to
tal of 2,250.
From Toy comes the report
that Mr. L, B. Wright of that
neighborhood .killed in December
two pigs, 12 months old. 245 and
255 pounds respectively. Mr.
Wright says the oost of those
hogs did not exceed $7.00.
The largest Houston hog we
have heard of this season weighed
464 pounds and was killed by Mr.
W, 4- Stubbs of Minetree—the
largest he ever raised. Mr. Stubbs
killed two others that weighed
828aiid 278 pounds respectively.
His total pork crop is 1686 pounds.
He raised Jthese hogs in his lot
and barn.
—At the Court house last Fri
day night an audience of Perry
people wos well pleased with a
lecture delivered by Rev. Sam
Small of Atlanta. His subject
was, “His Majesty, the Devil,”
and he proved himself master of
the situatibn. Logically he prov
ed the existance of the devil, as
well as his subtle influence over
the actions of mankind. The
speaker was at times argumentive,
humorous, pathetic, eloquent, at
all times entertaining. Frequent
applause punctuated the lecture.
The perpration was a magnificent
word-painting, framed in master
ful oratory. x
—A citizen of the Upper fifth
district writes us: “We have a
large girl, as well as a boy, in
the 5th. Mr. Bob Franklin has
a daughter, 10 years of age, that
weighs 140 pounds and walks two
miles to school every day.
Mr, Joe T. Ellis of Haynevjtle
was in Perry last Monday, and
tfhile here told us of his misfor
tune in having his dwelling house
and furniture destroyed by fire
last Thursday evening about sun
set. Mr. Ellis was out in the
farm at the time, and Mrs. Ellis
was visiting relatives at Hender
son.
When discovered, the fire had
almost completely enveloped the
house.
The piano and a few pieces of
furniture and bedding only were
saved.
Tho loss was about $2,000, with
$too insurance. '
His many friends sincerely
sympathise with Mr. Ellis in his
loss. ,
Tho Thursday Afternoon Club Re
organized.
A very enthusiastic meeting of
twelve ladies was held at the resi
dence of Mrs. W. B. Sims on
Thursday of last week.
The Thursday Afternoon Club
was reorganized with the follow
ing officers:
Mrs. L. F. Cater, President.
Mrs. L. M. Paul, V. President.
Mrs. H. T. Gilbert, Secretary
and Treasurer?
Unless we are burdened more
with our money matters, we won’t
need that officer right away.
Of course all these officers of
fered modest objections, which
were overruled amid much talk.
Our meetings will be held twice
every month on Thursday after-
A full l ne of Landreth’s Gar
den Seeds, in bulk and in pack
ages. English Peas, Golden Dent
Corn, etc. at
Holtzclaw’s Drugstore.
Plowing and Hauling.
I am now prepared to do plow-'
ing in Perry, and such hauling as
will not compete with licensed
drays. Prices right.
Respectfully.
J. R. Fudge.
Mules and Horses.
Houston people who wish
to
buy Horses and Mules will do well
to see our stock, or write tp ,us,
Best animals at correct prices.
Waterman & C",
Macon, Ga.
School Books
At publishers’ prices ;a full line
of School Stationary, at
Cater’s Drugstore.
BUY YOUR GUANO HOW.
I am now selling Commercial
Fertilizers. Come and get prices,
delivered‘at nearest railroad de
pot.
I pay highest market price for
Cotton Seed.
R. L. MARCHMAN,
mch!6. Perry, Ga,
New Grist Mill.
On and after February 1st, 1902,
my new Grist Mill, on my home
place near Elko, will be ready to
serve the people. Messrs. J. T,
Smith and Oscar Cole will have
charge of the mill.
Sat’s faction guaranteed.
Respectfully,
W. B. Fitzgerald.
—Russell Big-Boll Prolific
Cotton Seed for sale', or exchange.
Apply to T. F Anderson,
Myrtle, Ga.
Running two Stores now,
Fred. M. Houser’s.
WINCHESTER
u
njoon.
■ Mrs.
R. L. Cater extended an
invitation to the club to hold
their first regular mooting with
her. Secretary.
FAQTORY LOADED SHOTGUN SHELLS
New Rival" “Leader” “Repeater”
F you are looking for reliable shotgun am»
munition, the kind that shoots where you
point your gun, buy Winchester Factory
Loaded Shotgun Shells: “New Rival,” loaded with
Black powder; “Leader” and “Repeater,” loaded
with Smokeless. Insist upon having Winchester
Factory Loaded Shells, and accept no others.
ALL DEALERS KEEP THEM
—Last Monday afternoon Clar-
ance Brunson, two-year-old son of
Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Brunson, was
painfully burned about the face,
arms and body. There was a tire
around a pot in the back yard,
and for a short while the nurse
went in the^ house and left the
child alone in the yard. He ap
proached the pot too close,and his
clothing caught fire. The nurse
heard him, ran out, followed by
Mrs. Brunson, who was in the
front part of the house. The
burns were quite painful, but no
serious results, greater than a
slight scar on the face, is feared.
Mr. Brunson was in Atlanta at
the time, attending the Supreme
court on legal business.
Mr. J. Henry King
Will be, after February 1st, with
The REID SHOE CO.
—Mr. Rube Smith of the 10th
distriot, near Claud, was in Perry
on business last Monday, He was
positive in his praise of the pub
lic school of that neighborhood,
at Lake View, which he says has
the largest attendance of any pub
lic school of the county. "There
are 65 pupils attending,with Prof.
J. R. Stripling and Miss Mattie
Scarborough in charge. There
are no more progressive and pros-
derous farmers in the county than
these round about Claud.
t —In speaking of senatorial pol
itics,the Atlanta Correspondent of
the Macon Telegraph says: “Mr.
William Houser and, Representa
tives C. C. Richardson and S. S.
Taylor will be candidates for the
Senatorship of the twenty-third
district.” Dnnht.loHa flip
district.” Doubtless the name
first mentioned is wrong, and
should be Mr. Onan Houser.
Eastern Irish Potatoes.
Five varieties of the best East
ern Irish Potatoes. True to name.
Holtzolaw’s Drugstore.
Cotton Seed Meal and Huls, at
F. M. Houser’s.
—If you want a good Mule
cheap, call on C. M. Branan, 520
Poplar St., Macon, Ga.
, New lot of Buy’s Knee Pants
for 25c and 50c. Also New line of
Men’s Jeans Pants ancl Overalls
at 5Q and 75 cents.
L. M.Paul’s.
Where he will be pleased to see and serve
his Houston friends.
Mail Orders will receive prompt and care
ful attention.
Cherry Street*
JVC3T STOCK OIF 1
Dry Goods,
Notions,
♦
Shoes, Hats,
Clothing 1 ,
Etc.,
is complete in every detail.
MY PRICES ARE RIGHT.
CALL AND INSPECT.
w. D DAY, Perry, Ga.
If you want a nice Buggy or
Wagou call on W. D. Day.
1 i-.te
A GOOD PLACE.
Notice is hereby given to ladies and
gentlemen who visit Macon that Mrs.
U- Houser is now running a first-
class Boarding House at 755 Cherry St
\v\uoh is very near the businees center
of the city, and she will be pleased to
serve them meals at 25’. each.
Fitting Glasses
To the Eyes
is a simple matter
it’s our- business; b
the utmost iraportai
We will fit glasse
eyes and face, after
tests, so that they w
and preserve perfecl
g-eo. t.
Jiiweter and Ojiii
M A.CON, Ga