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|cf & A* A COUNTY _jHetuiing8. CA; : SEWS OX .: -—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