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-— Sidewalk Cleanings. mm of tows ai d oorari —'Court of Ordinary next Mon- —City Council next Monday night. — County Commissioners’ Court next Tuesday. —Preaching at the Perry Pres byterian church next Sunday. \ --Sheriff’s sales before the Court, house door next Tuesday. —Mr. Ed E. Miller, of Ansley, Ala., is visiting homefolks in Per ry. —Mrs. L. S. Tounsley is in Port Valley visiting Mrs. R. P. Hollinshead. —Rev. J. W. Simmons will fill his regular appointment at Provi- deuce church next Sunday. —Mr. Keifer Dasher of Albany was with homefolks in Perry last Friday and Saturday morning —At Small Academy, Rev. J. W. Simmons filled his regular ap pointment last Sunday afternoon. —Miss Sarah Tounsley returp- ed home last week from an ex tended visit to her brother in At lanta. —Just now the indications are exceptionally favorable for an ex cellent fruit crop in Houston county. —Miss Lula Houser returned home last week from a visit to her sister,Mrs. R. P. Hollinshead, at Fort Valley. —Miss Carrie Riley of Fort Vally has been in Perry since last Thursday, the guest of Miss Oo- riuno Baldwin. —Mrs. W. K. Pierce, of Spring Hill, has returned homo from a visit to her sister, Mrs. J. W. Moore, at Macon. —Mr. A. W. Murray of Fort Valley is a candidate for Tax Col lector, and his announcement ap pears in this paper. —Messrs. Bon W. Holtzelaw and Ben, ,T. Dasher of Macon were with homefolks in Perry last Sat urday and Sunday. —There will be preaching at Spring Hill School house at 8 o’clock next Sunday afternoon, by Rev, W. 0. Cline, —Last Sunday was n model spring day. Just one year before, February 28, 1901, the ground at Perry was oovered with six inches of Bnow. —There should be another Houston county fair this year, and the official decision should be reached and published at an ear ly date. —Mr. J. M. Pitts of the tenth district, near Heard, is a candi date for Sheriff of Houston coun ty, and his announcement appears in this paper. —Mr. Edwin Martin, who is a college student at Dahlonega, come home laBt Sunday to spend a few days with his mother, and other relatives. —MisB Georgelle Simmons, who is a student at Wesleyan Female College, was with homefolks in Perry from last Saturday evening to Tuesday morning. —Mr. B. T. Stafford of the Up per fifth district and Mr.J.H.CuL ler of.the Lower town district, are candidates for Tax Receiver, and their annoucements are in this paper. —Presiding Elder J. B. McGe- hee preached at the Perry Metho dist church last Sunday night, and the first quarterly conference of this year was held Monday morning. . — Messrs. A. B. Schilling, M.L. Cooper, J. N, Tuttle, C. P. Mar shall, W. W. Howard and 0. E. Brunson of Perry attended a con vocation of Austin Chapter Roy al Arch Masons at Fort Valley Tuesday night. —More than three months ago rumor declared that a new bank would soon be established in Per ry. A considerable amount of stock has been subscribed, but up to last Monday morning a final conclusion had not been reached. We are reliably informed, howev er, that in all probability the bank will be organized on or be fore next Saturday, or the enter prise abandoned. Death Of Mrs. J. A. Hickson, Mrs. Nettie Reveire Hickson, wife of Mr. J. A. Hickson, died at their home about five miles west of Perry last Thursday morning. She had- been quite ill with pneu monia just a week, Friday morning funeral serv ices were conducted in the Perry Methodist church. Rev. B. E. Whittington preached the sermon, assisted by Rev. J. W. Simmons. The burial was in Evergreen Cemetery, attended by a large concourse of friends with loving relatives. Mrs. Hickson, nee Miss Lucy Antoinette Reviere, was born in Upson county, November 15th, 1842. On February 22nd, 1872 she married Mr. James A. Hick son, and not long thereafter sh9 came to Houston county with her husband, and here the remainder of her life was spent. In early girlhood she became a member of the Methodist church, and her life has been in accord with the solemn vows she then assumed. A devoted wife, loving mother, kind, true and charitable neighbor, genuine Christianity was ever with her the foundation of thought and action. No imposing monument of mar ble could more surely perpetuate the memory of this good woman than will the affection for her that is enshrined in the hearts of those who knew her well and loved her much. Surviving 'lierare the husband, an afflicted daughter, brothers,sis ters, and other relatives, and with these sorrowing ones many f riends most tenderly sympathise. Death of Mrs. “Bert" Hartley. Mrs. Elizabeth Hartley, wife of Mr. Elbert Hartley, died at their home in the sixth district, about three miles from Byron, on Tues day of last week, February 18th, The burial was in the Walker bur ial ground Wednesday afternoon, attended by all the people of the neighborhood, by whom she was greatly honored. She had been quite sick for five weeks ;$was tenderly nursed by relatives and friends, and all that the physician’s skill could suggest was done, but without avail; the Master had issued his sum mons. Mrs. Hartley, nee Miss Eliza beth McGehee, was born in Bibb county, Ga., in 1889. While quite a young lady she was married to Mr. David Avora, and he was killed in the Civil war. Of this marriage there were two children, now Mrs. David J. Walker and Mr. David Avera. Later she was married to Mr. Elbert Hartley, and of that mar riage there were three children, now Mrs. T. H. Brown, Mrs. Lu ther Howard and Mr. Virgil Hart ley. Besides these, sons and a lters, the aged husband, a er,a sister and several grand children survive her. Mrs. Hartly was a Christian la dy in the best sense of the word, true' and faithful to every duty, kind, helpful and sympathetic in her intercourse with others. A truly good woman has been call to her eternal reward, and the bereaved husband, sons, daughters and other relatives have the sinoere Sympathy of their many friends throughout this county and that of her birth. ^ Card of Thanks. Mr. Editor :—§ As it will not be possible for us to thank in person the many friends who have been so kind and sympathetic and helpful to us in our affliction, we take this means of expressing to them the deepest gratitude of our sorrowing hearts. Respectfully, Beulah Hickson, J. A. Hickson. —Certainly the weather has been variable since last Saturday, Rain, a Spring-like day, rain, brisk west and north-west wind, and again mild.spring-like weath er. —I Save you money order fee an^d postage if you want to sub scribe or renew your, subscription to the Atlanta Semi-Weekly Journal, as well as 250 other pa pers. L. E. Boughton, Agt: Best Buggy Harness at F. M. Houser’s. Marriag# In Perry. This afternoon, Wednesday, February 26th, Mr. J. Butler Har dison of Henderson and Miss An nie Lou Holmes will be married in Perry, at the home of the bride’s grand-mother, Mrs. N. Marshburn. We understand only relatives of the bride and groom will attend, and that directly after the cere mony the happy pair will go their home at Henderson. These young people are well- known and deservedly popular among their many acquaintances, and they deserve a full share of the good things of life. Our congratulations and best wishes are cordially, extended. Washington Remembered. At Perry Public School last Friday afternoon,there were spec ial exercises commemorative of the birth of George Washington, “The Father of our Country.” The entire school participated and a few visitors enjoyed the occa sion. The program was well rendered, as follows: Song. America—By School. Prayer—By Rev. Albert S. Dix. Declamation—Ira Nunn. Quotations from Washington — By 5th and 6th grades. George Washington and His Hatchet, Dialogue—Several little boys. Recitation—Harry Houser. Song, Star Spangled Banner— School. Cambridge—Nine little girls and boys. Recitation—Clifford Powers. Song, Columbia—School. Recitation—Maggie Day. Little Marthr Washington— by several little girls. Doxology. Baptist Union Work. The Executive Committee of the Houston Baptist Union met at the Perry Baptist church on Mon day, February 24th, at 8 o’clock, but owing to the heavy rain, only Rev. M. L. Britton,pastor at Fort Valley ;Deacon T. H. Willingham, of Hattie church; Rev. A. S: Dix, J. D. Martin,Sr. and W. J. Moore of the Perry church were present. The work for the year was dis cussed abd plans made to use the tent in some sections in the coun ty where there is no church house for meetings during the coining summer and fall. The Union will probably meet with the Factory Baptist ohuroli ou the 5th Saturday and Sunday in March. At night Dr. Britton preached at the church. —It is generally believed that negroes sell wiskey in Perry every Saturday, but so far all efforts to secure evidence sufficient to convict have failed. A negro sus peoted of operating a “walking dispensary,” was tried in Mayor’s court last Monday morning and convicted of being drunk and dis orderly. -Four new Announcements. —It is said a young lawyer of Fort Valley will be a candidate for the legislature. White Wyondotte Fowls. I have h few choice Cockerels for sale at $1.00 each. Eggs $1.00 for 13. Miss Mattie Tharp, Perry, Ga. Sofa Pillow Squares. Something New and Pretty. 25 and 50 cents each; Cord to match at L. M. Paul’s —Seed Irish Potatoes. Fred. M. Houser’s. Fred. III. Houser’s. Landreth’s Garden Seed. A full line of Landreth’s Gar den Seeds, in bulk and in pack ages. English Peas, Golden Dent Corn, etc. at Holtz claw’s Drugstore. Choice Line of Stationary, and School Books at publishers’ pri ces, at Cater’s Drugstore. OUR STOCK OF Men’s and Boys’ Clothing is complete in every detail. Plen ty of large sizes of Boys’ Suits and Boys’ Pants. Our stock of Men’s Hats and Shoes v is something wonderful for the prices. One look will prove it to you. *** Best Seed Irish Potatoes in town. *** Our line of Buggies and Buggy Harness, Wagons and Wagon Harness, Saddles, Bridles, etc., is fresh, new and attractive, aud we will give you some close prices if you call. *** Also plenty of Steel Plows, Gua no Horns, Guano Distributors and Cotton Planters. V A special close price on Cotton Seed Hulls this week in large lots. H. A. MATHEWS. A. C. RILEY, MATHEWS & RILEY, ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW, POUT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Practice in all the Courts. Loans negotiated and Land Titles abstracted. Collections on all points. Security Bonds furnished. jTpT:DUNCAN,” ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PERRY, GA. o % Offioe adjoining Masonic Building— Court House Square. “ BUY YOUR GUANO NOW. 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. Marohman, Perry, Ga. , A GOOD PLACE. i Notice is hereby given to ladies and ‘ gentlemen who visit Macon that Mrs. W. H. Houser is now running a first- class BoardiDg House at 755 Oherry St. which iB very near the buBiuees center of the city, and she will be pleased to serve them meals at 25a. eaoh. MWEEM JGUME Fred. M. Houser. GEORGIA. Houston County. Notice is hereby given that I have filed my application with the Ordinary of said county for an order for distribu tion in kind of the residue of the estate of W. S. King now remaining in the bauds of Mrs. Fannie King, as executrix, and W. A. King, as executor; and that said application will be heard at the reg ular term of the court of Ordinary for said county, to beheld on the first Mon day in June, 1902. B. H. King, Feb. 20,2tm-4m. An heir at law. OF ATLANTA, GA, Is a twice-a-week NEWS paper, published on Monday and Thursday of each week, with all the latest news of tho world, which comes over their leased wires direct to their office. Is an eight-page seven-column paper. By arrangements we have secured a special rate with them in connection with oira PAPER, and for $2 we will send THE HQME: JOURNAL, THE ATLANTA -Serni-WeeklY Journal- and the Southern Cultivator ALL THREE ONE YEAR. This is tho best offer we have ever made our friends and subscribers. You had better take advalitage of this offer at once, for The Journal may withdraw their special rate to us at any time. The Semi-Weekly has many prominent men and women contributors to their columns, among them being Rev. Sam Jones, Rev. Walk er Lewis, Hon. Harvie Jordan, Hon. John Tem ple Graves and Mrs. W. II. Felton, besides their crops of efficient editors, who take care of the nows matter. Their departments are well cov ered. Its columns of farm news are worth the tho price of the paper. Send direct to this office $2.00 and secure tlie throe above mentioned papers one year. Address THE HOME JOURNAL, PERRY, GA. Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. Where he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. 557 Cherry Street. —You’ll get a 50 cents meal for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third street, Macon, Ga. MY STOCK OUT Dry Goods, V . I • - Notions, Shoes, Hats, Clothing, Etc., is complete in every detail. MY PRICES ARE RIGHT. CALL AND INSPECT. Subscribe for tin Home Journal