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Sidewalk Gleanings. LOCAL NBWS OF TOWN AND COUNTY —Three new annoufcements. —Last Sunday was a model spring day. ‘ ( —The hunting season will close next Saturday. —Some farmers have commenc ed planting corn. —All vegetation in this locality is unusually backward. —Nearly all the peach and pear trees at Perry are in bloom. —Miss Della Ragin is in At lanta visiting her sister, Mrs. 3. R. Giles. —Miss'Lizzie M. Kunz is in At lanta attending the Spring mil linery openings. —Miss Anuie Norwood is in At-' lanta attending the Spring mil linery openings. —The Epworth' League meeting has been post-poned to Frididay night, next week. —Garden planting in Perry has been almost completed for the earlier vegetables. —We are ready for more school compositions. Only one published so far this season. —Mrs. W. and 0. F. Heming way of Perry, will hntoh chickens with an incubator this spring. —Next Monday, St. Patrick’s day, is marked on the weather chart in this office as a Btorm pe riod. ( —Local communications are published on the first and fourth pages of the Home Journal this week. —We regret our inability to publish the throe poetic tributes received at this office since last Saturday. —Mrs. M. E. Williams and son of Ansley, Ala., arp in Perry visi ting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J, R. Miller. —The primary nomination for County officers should not be on the same day on which the State officers are nominated. —Mrs. F. E. Norwood Returned home last week from au extended visit to her daughter, Mrs. E. F. Bronson, at Tennille. —CaptJohn Powers was with home folks in Perry last Saturday and Sunday. Ho is railroad sur veying in South Georgia. ,—MiBS Irene Murph of Marshall ville was in Perry vititing her cousin, Miss Oorinne Baldwin, last Saturday and Sunday. —Mr. J. Henry King, who is in business with the Reid Shoe Comany at Macon, was J with home folks in Perry last Sun day. . —Annually thousands of- doz ens of eggs aVo shipped to oities from North Georgia towns. Why can’t Perry merchants arrange to do likewise? - There was a heavy frost and thin ice last Friday morning, Maroh 7th, one day later than the last similar weather in the spriug of 1901. —It is expeoted that the Hous ton County Baptist Union will meet with the Factory Baptist church on the 5th Saturday and Sunday of this month. —Rev. J. W. Simmons is in Macon attending a meeting of the Board of Missions Executive Committee, of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. —Sometimes the editor don’t know everything that oopurs hereabout, unless somebody tells him. If you know anything, tell us, and will publish it “if it fits.” -^-Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Riley have bought the Judge A. C, Ri ley house and lot on the corner of Maine and Evergreen streets, and the family moved into their new home Wednesday. —This office was very much en livened Tuesday morning by a waiter of beautiful flowers most tastely arranged by Mrs. F. M. King ; grown at her home in Per ry. The collection included nine different varieties and seven shades of color. In her love for beauty in nature and in decorative work Mrs. King is a true artist. Her flower yard is one of the pret tiest in Perry. The County Campaign. The political announcements in the Home Journal, 16 in number, represent all the County offices to be filled by election this year, ex cept two. There are others to follow. As before stated, the editor will not become a partisan during tne campaign in favor of any candi date So far, there has been compar atively little campaigning, though nearly all the candidates have vis ited Perry within the last several weeks. It is not our province to advise the people in any particular con cerning their choice of candidates, other than that the foundation should be a measure of merit. • While it is certain that the campaign will be active and spir ited, there is ample season to hope and believe that the canvas will be good natured throughout, entirely free from unpleasant personalities. ( There should be no trades or combinations that would in any degree prevent the free choice of the individual voters. It has been declared that the citizens of one section of the county have declared against house to house campaigning. We dare say the candidates would be glad if such a canvass could be availed, but it is not likely that Buchan agreement can be satisfac torily reached. ^Preliminary to the official fixing of the limit, a mass meeting will be held at the Court house on the 1st Monday in April. to elect a new Democratic executive com mittee. It is earnestly hoped that the day of the county primary will not be the same as that of the primary for state officers. As spring modifies the weather, and nature adorns herself with foliage, flowers and grass, the can didates will become more active, picnics will ripen, and there’ll be unusual evidence of life in the old land. Accidentally Shot. Last Thursday afternoon Jim Brown, a negro boy about 18 years old, was accidentally shot while out hunting. He was climb ing a fence at“Jones Park”inNew Hope and dropped his gun,or was drawing the gun toward him, when the load was discharged in to his side, just above the hip. , Just how far the shot penetrat ed, we do not know, but a Middle Georgia physician who saw the wound said the boy couldn’t live twenty-four hours, and that was the general opinion. The boy is yet alive, however, and may re cover entirely. This incident is a protest against the use ofjjfirearms by small boys. Masonic ers. Perry Chapter had a very inter esting meeting on first Tuesday night in thiB month, The four new members exalted at the January meeting are a con siderable addition to the working force of the ohapter. Houston Lodge No. 35 F. & A. M. had a large attendance of members and some visitors on last Friday night. Mr. A. Bryan was received as a member on dimit from Fort Val ley Lodge. The E. A. Degree was conferred on Dr. B. Williams of Bonaire in a very impressive manner. It is expected that there will be work in the F. C. Degree at next meeting. A great Masonic gathering is to take place in Washington City in the near future; also Atlanta is expecting to have a great State gathering. -»•«- —So far the weather has been exceptionally favorable to the fruit industry, and just now the prospeot for a plentiful crop is deoidedly good. March 28rd, when the moon becomes full,. is regarded as the next danger pe riod. To Cure a Cold in One Day Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All druggists refund the money if it fails to cure. E. W. Grove’s Signature on each box.25c. Daughters of the Confederacy. The Houston County Chapter of the Daughters of the Confeder acy met at the residence of Mrs. W". B. Sims Friday afternoon, March, 7th. The business of the past year was discussed and satisfactorily adjusted. Reports from the .different offi cers were interesting and encour aging- The Treasurer reported all obli gations settled, and a good little sum in the treasury. During the past year a nnmber of crosses of honor have been be stowed on veterans. Several applications have been forwarded to head quarters and we hope to bestow quite a number on the 26th of April. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year. Pres.—Mrs. Georgia King. 1st Vice Pres.—Mrs. Claudie Lawson. 2nd Vice Pres.—Mrs. Clifford Cooper. Recording Secretary—Mrs. No ra Sims. Corresponding Secretary—Mrs. Sue Tounsley. Treasurer Mrs. Evelyn Holtzclaw, Historian, Mrs. Katherine Holtz claw. Five new members were report ed since last meeting; every wo man in Perry should consider it an honor to be a member of the Daughters of the Confederacy. The next meeting will be held at the home of Dr. II. M. Holtz- olaw’s, on the first Wednesday in April. Secretary. •».««. County Commissioner’s Minutes. County Commissioners’ Court of Houston County met in regu lar session Maroh 4th, 1902, all the members of the board being present except Commissioner Green. The minutes of the last Court were read and approved. D. M. Thompson was elected Road Commissioner for the Up per Town District in place of S. L. Norwood,excused; E. L. Foun tain in place of V. E. Heard, ex cused; J. S. Murph, in place of E. B. Hose, excused; and S. W. Hickson in place of Brown Riley, excused. Upon motion, the tax collector was allowed until the first Tues day in May to make his final settlement. The tax collector was ordered to refund to George Knight, over age, $1.00 poll tax; John Houser and Cicero Lamar $1.00 each, poll tax; and Lewis & Fleming $6.00, error oil digest. Whereupon, Court adjourned. C. E. Brunson, Clerk. —Mr. Miller Day returned home last Saturday from New York, where he purchased an extensive and up-to-date stock of dry goods, clothing, notions, eto,, for his fa ther’s store in Perry. —The Macon Shoe Company are offering 200 pairs mens’ $3.50 shoes at $2.45; 200 pairs $3.00 shoes at $2.25, and 100 pairs $2.50 shoes at $1.75. They bought these shoes from a man who wanted to quit. Fred. Mi We have just received the neat est and most stylish line of Neck wear ever exhibited in our town. One look will convince you. Four- in-Hands, Clubs, Imperials, etc., at 25c and 50c. *** Our line of Laces and Embroider ies is choice, and it will pay you to look over it. *** A large line of Cotton Planters and Guano Distributors, Iiaiman and Dixie Plows and Fixtures. Also all sizes of Shovels, Scooters and No-wing Turners. *** A strong line of Horse Collars. A good cloth Duck Collar for 50c. One all leather front for 75c. Bark Collars for 85c. V, Very close prices on Flour by the barrel, Syrup by the barrel, Cot ton Seed Meal and Hulls in ton lots, and Meat in large quantities. V We also have a limited quantity of Guano on hand that we will close out cheap. V Plenty of Corn, Feed Oats and Bran. We can give you some very close prices on large lots. V A few more bushels of Texas Rust Proof Oats that we are willing to sell very cheap. THE Standard Poultry Farm, ORLANDO, FLA., Offers eggs for hatching from the following breeds: Light Brahmas, Golden aud Silver Se bright and Buff Cochin Bantams, Buff Cochins, Pit Games, 'White and Cornish Indian Games, Golden Penciled and Sib ver Spangled Hamburgs, B oudans, Black Langshane, White, Brownnmd Buff Leg horns, Black Minorcas, Buff Orpingtons, White Crested Black Polish, White and Barred Plymouth Rocks, Single and Rose Comb Rhode Island Reds, White Faced Black Spanish and Pekin Ducks. Our stuck is thorough aud standard bred. Write for list of prizes and prices Satisfaction guaranteed. Twenty Tons of high grade Gu anos for sale at W.,, D. Day’s. H. A. MATHEWS. A. C. RILEY. MATHEWS & RILEY, ATTORN EYS-AT-L AW, FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA. Practice in all the Courts. Loans negotiated and Land Titles abstracted. Collections on all points. Security BondB furnished. J. p. DUNCAN,” ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, PERRY, GA. Office adjoining Masonio Building- Court Honse SquarJ. butTyourTguano 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, mchl6. Perry, Ga. Fred. M. Houser. GEORGIA—Houston County. L. L. Barker, administrator of estate of W. M. Barker, deceased, has applied for dismission from said trust. This is therefore to oite all persons con cerned to appear at, the May term, 1902, of the court of Ordinary of said county, and show cause,if any they have, who said application should not be granted. Witness mv official signature this February 8,1902. SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary. fUUtt A GOOD PLACE. Notion is hereby given to ladies aud gentlemen who visit Macon that Mrs. W. H. Houser is now running a first- class Boarding House at 765 Cherry St. which is very near the businees center of the city, and she will be pleased to serve them meals at 26c. each. Seasonable Seeds. Seeds for the Vegetable Garden. Seeds for the Track Grower. Seeds for the Fnsmer. The BEST only of Each Kind. Best varieties Eastern Irish Potatoes. Choicest kinds Early, Second Early and Late Corn. All fresh, true to name, sure to grow. H. WRIGHT, The Seedsman, MACON, GEORGIA. Subscribe for Home Journal. A Good Farm For Sale. The Marchman Home place, 865 acres, with good dwelling, out-houses, etc., on Perry branch railroad, adjoining Standard Fruit Farm. Apply at once, R. L. Marchman, tml5 Perry, Ga. Call and see those 25c and 50c Sailor Hats at at Perry Post-office. Will grind at the Gordon Mill every Saturday. Meal to exchange during week. B. P. Starbuck. We’ve got plenty of Soovil’s Hoes, and will give you close prices on them L. M Paul’s A BARGAIN in a new, First- class one-horse Wagon, I^|L. Marchman, Perry, Ga. —Best Seed Irish Potatoes at Fred M. Houser’s. —Nine half-breed Pekin Ducks for sale. Mrs. J. H. Hodges, Perry, Ga. Close price on Irish potatoes 1 . Sf V Fred. M. House*, SPRING 3^37- Son., MILLER DAT, has returned from New York, where he bought my Spring Stock of Goods, and in a short time I will be in posi tion to show as large and w r ell selected stock of goods as was ever seen in Perry, and at Prices to Suit Everybody, little or big, young or old. I am in the business to do business, and to give satisfaction to all cus tomers . You may look out for JSTEW GOODS soor., when we will be in position to All are earnestly invited. pretty serve you. W. ID. ID.AT. Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. $9 Where he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. «* . . .'I'’-:- . . 657 Cherry Street.