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Cleanings. town akd ooMt —Next. Saturday is designated on DeVoe’s weather calendar as a “storm period.” —Mrs. W. W. Howard returned home several days ago from a vie- it to relatives at Cordele. ■ —The heavy rain prevented re ligious services at the perry churches last Sunday morning. Frost and ice Wednesday morning,eight days later than the last weather of that kind laBt year. —The candidates are becoming active and persuasive. They are constantly on the look-out for votors. Road Work In Houston. Houston Baptist Union —When the ground becomes dry enough, corn planting will be the general order of farm work in Houston. —Mrs. Ophelia Jargenson and daughter of Macon are visiting her sister, Mrs. Garrison, at the Perry Hotel. —Some damage to roads and fields was caused by the heavy rain last Saturday night and Sun day morning. N —Mrs. J. V. Wallaoe, nee Miss Annie Wei Ions, of Charleston, S. 0., is in Perry visiting the family of her mother. —MrB. S. J. Neil of near Fort Valley was in Perry last week vis iting the family of her brother, • Judge dam T. Hurst. —Seed sweet potatoes may be soarce and high. Several farm ers have told us that their pota toes rotted in^the “banks.” —Full moon next Sunday, and that date is regarded by many as probably the last danger period for the fruit crop this spring. —Mbjs Mattie Miller, who is teaching school at Red Level,near Fort Valley, spent last Saturday and Sunday with home folks in Perry. —Mrs. F. E. Norwood invites the public in Perry and vicinity to visit lior Millinery Parlor anc. inspect all the new effects for Easter on Wednesday, March 28. —One year ago last week Chapter of Daughters of the Con federaoy was organized in Perry and now the ladies of that organ izafcion have taken the prelimina ry steps for the observance oi: the next memorial day. —Old veterans who desire cross es of honor, to be delivered on Memorial day, are requested to make immediate application to Mrs. F. M. King, president Hous ton Chapter Daughters of the Confederacy, Perry, Ga. —fthe monthly social and busi ness meeting of the Perry Ep- worbh League will be held Friday night, March 21st, at the home | of Mr. and Mrs. E. K. Braselton. An especially entertaining pro gram is promised, and a full at tendance is earnestly desired. . —In addition to his growing mill business, Mr. A. J. Houser of Eva, is agent for D. M. Os born’s Harvesting Machinery, and Harrows. Already a carload of machines has been reoeived, and he is ready to exhibit and sell. . See the advertisement in this pa- per. —Rev. Dr. Taylor, agent of the Georgia Baptist Orphan’s Home at Hapeville, Ga.., was in Perry last Sunday and Monday »morn ing, the guest of Judge 0. C. Dun- oan. He.preaohed a very ^interest ing sermon at the Baptist church Sunday night, and was given a fair donation for the Home. —Much apprehension concern ing the fruit crop was caused by the high wind last Monday night and the ice and frozen ground Tuesday morning. However, it is declared that peaohes are rarely killed when in full bloom, or in the partly opened bud. All the peaohes being in one condition or the other, those who ought to know from careful observation, are very hopeful that' compara tively small damage to the crop will result from this freeze. More over, it is believed the blooming has been sufficiently checked to fore-stall “tiny futner cold that may come about the full moon period. There are other opinions, * however, and this writer don’t know which is correct. , 1 , ;■■■■■ . • v Day by day evidence is accu mulating that the present method of working the public roads of the County will not prove satisfac tory to the farmers, and upon the farmers the entire burden rests. Conditions that render imme diate road work imperative, also makes urgent the need of work on the farms. If the roads are not worked promptly, the thorough fares are in bad condition, and those who must use them suffer inconvenience and discomfort. If the necessary work on the roads is done without intermission, the farms suffer for the lack of work. Scarcely at any time during the year can any farm do well with out work 6 consecutive days when the weather is suitable for farm work, and generally the time choBen to work the roads is the time when work is urgently need ed on the farms. The Commissioners say, we are informed, that the law leaves them without discretion, and money cannot be accepted in place of work. That the county roads were greatly benefited by the oliaiu- gang work is a fact known to all. The question of expense is a dif ferent thing, though we are frank to say we believe the improvement is worth its coBt. The chain-gang cannot again be used until May 1908, as all Hous ton convicts are hired by contract until that time. The alternative road law can be re-established by the next grand jury, if they so desire.' Let the jurors investigate the situation, and the provisions of the law. Program for meeting of Hous ton County Baptist Union, to be held with Houston Factory Bap tist church, 5th Saturday and Sunday in March, Saturday Morning: 9:80, Devotional Exercises, Led by Bro. J. D. Martin. 9:50, Organization. 10—Subject for discussion— Secret of Efficient Services for God. Led by Dr. J. M. Brittain. 11. Sermon -hy pastor, Rev. Albert S. Dix. 12. Dinner on church grounds. 1:80. Devotional Exercises— Led by Bro. Bassett of Hattie,Ga. 1:60. Reports from churches, and general discussion of the work. Adjourn *at will. Sunday Morning 9:80. Devotional Exercises, Led by Bro. C. J. DuPree, of Fort Valley. 9:50. The Sunday schools as a factor in Christian development, Led by Bro. A. L. Perdue and followed by general discussion. 11. Sertnon, by Dr. J. M. Brit tain. 12. Dinner on church grqunds. 1:80. Devotional Exercises, led by Bro. P. D. McCarty of Elko. 1:50. Closing services at pleas ure of Meeting. All are cordially invited to be present and especially do we urge the brethern who are interested in the development of our county on Christian lines to come. Comm. Perry Municipal Election. The voters of the town of Perry are hereby officially notified that the annual election of a Mayor and six Aldermen, to serve during the ensuing year, will be held on Saturday, the 12th day of April, 1002 Jno. H. Hodges, Mayor. T. M. Killen, Clerk. Death at Fort Valley. Mr. Roy Peddioord, second sou of Postmaster W. Peddicord, died last Thusday at the home of his father in Fort Valley. He had been ill with pneumo nia nine days. He was a most exemplary young mail, about 19 years of age, and at the time of his death was as sistant postmaster at Fort Valley. Prior to the removal to Fort Valley from near Perry, Roy Ped dicord was a printer in the Home Journal office nearly two years We found him, ever trust-worthy, faithful to duty, intelligent, ener- getio and correct in his deport ment. About a week prior to the death of this worthy young m,an, his step-mother died from the same disease. This bereavement is doubly sore to father, brothers and sis rers, following so closely the oth er, and the sinoere sympathy of their friends is with them-. STATE MEN || Of the condition ot Tlio Perry Loan & Savings Bank, located at Perry, Ga. at the close of Business February 25th, 1002. Missionary Ralley Day. . Each Service (next Sunday at the Perry Methodist ohurch will bear upon the great mission work beginning with the Sunday School Epworth League and Church , ser vioes. Sunday night quite a num* ber of readings and recitations will be rendered by the young peo pie. The publio cordially invited to attend. Pastor. The Spinsters Olub. A very enjoyable meeting of the Spinsters was held at the home of Miss Clara Dasher on Friday afternoon, March 7th, Miss Clara is a charming hos tess, and it is always pleasant meet at her home. . Miss May Belle Dasher will en tertain the Club on Saturdaday afternoon of this week,at the usu- al hour. Club Editor. Some of the New, Nobby Pat terns in Men’s Hats Just reoeived All sizes and qualities of Mens and Boy’s Staple Hats, and Boy’ Caps, at L. M. Paul’s. Syrup cheap by the barrell. Fred. M. Houser’s. Call and see those 25,o and 50c Sailor Hats at at Perry Post-office. The prettiest assortment of Percales, and Madras at 10c and 12£ is at L. M. Paul’s. at -Some nice Home-cured Hams Fred M. Housir’s. Wagons ialfcy at |§ and Bui a spec- .'Day’s? Democratic Mass Meeting. The Democratic voters of Hous ton county are hereby called to assemble in Mass meeting at Jibe Court house at noon on the first Monday in April next, 7th clay, for the purpose of electing a new executive committee,and to trans act such other business as may properly come before the meeting. C. C. Duncan, Ch’rn’n, Dem. Ex Com. H. 0. L. L. Brown, Secretary. A Good Farm For Sale. The Marchman Home place, 365 acres, with good dwelling, out-houses, etc., on Perry branch railroad, adjoining Standard Fruit Farm. Apply at once, R. L. Marchman, tml5 Perry, Ga, THE; _ Standard Poultry Farm, ORLANDO, FLA., Offers eggs for hatching from the following breeds: Light BralimHS, Golden and Silver Se bright and Buff CooUin Bantams, Buffi Qpchind, Pit Games, While and Cornish Indian Games, Golden Penciled and Sil ver Spangled Hamburgs, B on dans, Black Langshans, White, Brown and Buff Leg horns, Black Minorcas, Buff Orpingtons, White Crested Black Polish, White and Barred Plymouth Rocks, Single and Bose Comb Rhode Island Beds, White Faced Black Spanish and Pekin Ducks-. Our stuck is thorough and standard bred. Write for list of prizes and prices Satisfaction guaranteed. RESOURCES. Loans anti Discounts, Banking House, Furniture & |ixturJJ Duo from Banks atul Bankers in this Duo 8 from Banks anti Bankers in other States, Currency, Gold. , „ . Silver, Nickles and Ponnios, Chocks and Cash Items, Interest paid, Total, $22,070.64 7,034.91 2,100.00 Warning Notice. George Slappey and his son Reuben, are under contract with me for 1902. All parties are warn ed not to employ nor give them a house during said year. D. P. McCorvey. This March 4th, 1902. Learn to write weil[ for 2 5 Cents A small mechanical device just in vented by a Professor ill Heidelberg, Germany, makes the poorest penman a splendid writer in a few days. Endorsed by prominet College pres idents and educators generally, in Eu rope and America. Sent postpaid on receipt of 25 cents in coin or stamps. State whether for man, woman or child. Agents warned on ealnry and commission. Educational Mfg Go. 119 S. 4th St, Philadelphia, Pit. Dep»t. P87. 18,022.20 4,668.46 08.00 1,010.00 1.006.62 394.65 422.05 Will grind at the Gordon Mill every Saturday. Meal to exchange during week. B. P. Starbuck. —Best Seed Irish Potatoes at Fred M. Houser’s. J. D. MARTIN, SrT JEWELBB, Perry, Ga. Watches, Clocks and Jewelry Repaired. Satisfaction Guaranteed. Office in store of J. D. Martin, Jr. 68,028.32 LIABILITIES. Capital Stock, Paid in. ~ plus Fund, undivided Froilts, less 'Curront Expenses and Taxes FaUl, L724.71 Individual Deposits, Subject to Chock, 28,428.20 Time Cortiiioatos, Totai., 18,000.00 1,500.00 8,076.41 $58,028.32 STATE OF GEORGIA,—Houston County. lloforo mo oame-L. F. Cater, cashier of Perry Loan and Savings Bank, who, being duly sworn, sayB that tlio above and foregoing statement is a true condition of said Bank as shown by tho books of file in said Bank. L. F. CATER, Cashier. Sworn and subscribed to before mo, this 18th day of March, 1001. II. r. Houser, N.P,,H. C. Fred. M. Houser’s. Isaacs’ Cafe, 413 Third Street, MACON, GEORGIA. Regular Meals 25c. Rill of Fare to Order POPULAR PRICES, Prompt and Efficient Service E. ISAACS, Pkopbietob. Subscribe for the Home Journal- wnfennr- jxatmnstxnntmm LOOK OUT FOR SPRING Soxx, MILLER DAT, has returned from . New York, where he bought my Spuing Stock to Some of our SPRING GOODS have arrived and are ready for your inspection. A special close price on Bleached Homespun. , Out line of WHITE GOODS, Lawns, Dimities, etc., is complete From 5c. to 50c., and some good values, too. * * * Our line of SCARFS AND TIES is simply beautiful, and is selling fast. The beauty of it is, when you buy a Tie from us you don’t run the risk of everybody having a tie like yours, for no two ties are alike. V* Some nice, fresh Country Hams at 12£c per pound. * * * Plenty of Guano Distributors and Cotton Planters. ft -A* * All shapes, kinds and sizes of Plows and Plow Goods. V Remember, I have a 2-Horse Wag on I am offering at a bargain— 850-00. *** Hoping to have the pleasure of serving you soon, I am, Yours respectfully, Fred. M. Houser. ' • -■■XV uv - • bought or Goods, and in a short time I will he in posi tion to show as large and well 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 NEW GOODS pretty soon, when we will be in position to serve you* All are earnestly invited. W. id. DAT, Mr. J. Henry King is with The REID SHOE CO. Miimws, (m. e Where he will be pleased to see and serve his Houston friends. Mail Orders will receive prompt and care ful attention. 557 Cherry Street. v HILBERT HARDWARE CO., Hardware, - Harness, - Saddlery. Full line Agricultural Implements. BEST GOODS. $ CLOSEST PRICES. Harness Repairs a speciality. 463-465 Third St. ".r. V**;.i* -«•**;;« MACON, OfOROI