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LOCAL NEWS OF TOWN AND OONNTY
—Court of Ordinary next Mon
day.
—County Commissioners’ Court
next Tuei day.
—Mrs. G. W. Winn is visiting
relatives at Walden.
—Mr. J. M. Pitts has with
drawn from the race for sheriff.
—Mrs. J. W. Parker visited rel
atives near Dennard last Tues
day.
--Houston corn Ims been sold
by the wagon load in Perry this
week.
—The display of roses m Perry
is vai ied in color and altogether
beautiful.
—Dr. J. W. Story of Kathleen
was with friends in Perry Tues
day afternoon.
—Col. Izzie Bashinski of Ten-
nille spent last Sunday with
friends in Perry.
—Mrs. Ben. C. Holtzclaw will
entertain the Thursday afternoon
Club on May 1st.
—Miss Lucile Johnson of Claud,
is visiting Misses Mamie and Kate
Adkins of near Perry.
—It is inexpedient for us .to
publish this week the poetic me
morial received several days ago.
—Mr. Walter J. Grace of Ma
con delivered the Memorial ad
dress at Port Valley last Friday
afternoon.
—Miss Juliette Hurst visited
relatives, the family of Mr. J. A.
Wood, at Myrtle last Friday and
Saturday.
—Mrs. H. II Beall, nee Miss
Pearl Davis, of Macon, is visiting
her parents at Dennard. She was
in Perry Sunday.
—Mrs. F. 0. Manderville of
Carrolton, daughter of the late
Maj. John M. Riojiardson, is vis
iting relatives in Perry.
—We. understand the annual
picnic of the Grovania Sunday
Schools will be at Beeoh Haven
next Thursday, May 8fh.
—M,iss Fannie Moore, who is
teaching in the Byron High
school, spent last Saturday and
Sunday with home folks in Perry.
—Many fish have been caught at
Dennard within the last two
weeks. We heard a fisherman
ask 15 cents per pound for hiH
oatoh last Monday.
—If there be town-folks who
wish to see true energy wisely ex
panded, let them visit a Well-reg
ulated Houston farm this week,
But don’t talk to the plowman
much.
, -The May weather chart in this
office oalls for fair weather for
the first five days, Local rains on
the Oth, 8th, 16th 24th, and 26;’
“storm period” on 15th and 28rd;
full moon on the 22nd.
—The next meeting of Houston
Lodge No. 85, F. & A. M. will be
on the third Friday night in May,
17 inst. The hour of meeting is
8 o’clock. It is expected there
will work in the third degree.
—The Baptist and Methodist
Sunday Schools have appointed
committees to select the time and
place for their annual May pionio.
The report will be submitted next
Sunday. It is intimated that
Norwood Springs will^be selected.
—The following is an extract
from minutes of County Commis
sioners’ Court, April term: Up
on motion, it was ordered that no
compensation be allowed Justices
of the Peace for returning list of
names of persons liable for tax
to the receiver of tax returns,
—A horned frog from Texas,
sent by Mr. J. N. Tuttle, was re
ceived in Perry several days ago.
Mr. Tuttle went to Dallas last
week to attend the Confederate
Veterans’ reunion, but he lias not
yet returned. It is presumed he
is now visiting his relatives in
Kentucky.
—T^he instruments for the Per
ry Cornet band were received last
Thursday and loud, exasperating,
unmusical sounds have been more
than plentifully frequent since
the evening of that day. May the
day when practice will have made
liarmony'of discordant sound djaw
near rapidly.
Our Memorial Day. ;
Idealistic spring weather pre
vailed last Friday afternoon when
several hundred people assembled
in Perry to observe memorial day.
Business was suspended in
town, there were visitors from
several sections of the county,
some of them coming 14 miles,
all uniting in the desire to pay
loving tribute to those who risked
and forfeited their lives in defense
of home and principle.
At three o'clock the procession
was formed between the Cjmrt
house and the Perry hotel, and as
Stated in the program marched to
Evergreen Cemetery.
Near the center of the that
bealutiful city of the dead, the
monumental shaft stood in front of
the speaker’s stand, each decked
with national colors, confederate
flags and evergreen foliage.
On the platform were the ora-
toi, master of ceremonies, presi-,
dent and Secretary of the Memo
rial Association and Daughters of
the Confederacy.
[Twenty-two veterans occupied
seats immediately in front of the
platform,2 all the older people
sitting round about on benches
and chairs, while most of the
young people stood,
The exercises were opened with
prayer, by Rev. J. W. Simmons.
Then in order followed the pro
gram :
Song—“Star Spangled Ban
ner.”
Crosses of honor conferred upon
about a dozen Houston vererans
by Madams. F. M. King and L. S.
Tounsley, President and Secretary
of the Daughters of the Confeder
acy.
Song—“We’ll Pass Over the
River and Rest Under the Shade
of the Trees.”
Oration by Rev. Albert Sidney
Dix.
Salute of Honor—three volleys,
by Perry Riflps,
Song—“Rest, Soldier, Rest.”
Benediction by Rev. J. W. Sim
mons,
Supplemental decoration of
veterans’ graves with flowers car
ried by little girls and others in
tho procession. Previously the
graves had been decorated by
Daughters, of the Confederacy,
and at the head of the grave of
each soldier who died in battle or
during the war Was a small flag.
None were neglected, and though
the flowers were not in great pro
fusion, the effeot was in aocord
with the sentiment actuating the
ocoasion.
The oration was in thorough
accord with the occasion, replete
with loving tribute to the heroes
commemmorated, though in no
degree lacking in patriotic alleg-
ienoe to the union.
To officers and men alike un
stinted praise was gived, while to
the woman most loyal and loving
tribute was paid in beautiful
words.
With emphasis he declared that
if there was any rebellion in the
war between the states, it was on
the part of those who rebelled
against the constitution, usurped
the functions of the U. S. Govern
ment and forced the Southern
states to choose between secession
or abject submission. Though
over-powered in the armed strife,
the leading principle for which
the confederates contended is
now established, a shining gem in
the diadem of the United States
republic.
Thus again was observed a me
morial, the like of which no peo
ple other than those of the South
ever maintained so sacredly for
86 years., May the |sentiment
sustaining the custom never die.
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The First Picnic.
The young people and thei
friends of Elko and surroundin
country have decided to enjoy
their annual May picnic next
Saturday, and in reference there
to a young friend at Elko writes
us as follows:
“A few of my friends asked me
to announce in the paper this
week that there will be a picnic
at Taylor’s Ford Saturday, May
8rd, and everybody is invited.
Please put it in the paper.”
The good people of that section
know exactly how to manage such
affairs, and a most agreeable out
ing is assured to all who attend.
Wagons and Buggies a spec
ialty at W, D. Day’s.
Sunday School Picnic.
The committees appointed by
the Baptist and Methodist Sun
day Schools of Perry to select the
time and place for the annual
May picnic, have decided on Nor
wood Springs and May 16th.
The committees appointed to
arrange for the picnic are as fol
lows:
Finance Committee—Fred. M.
Houser, F. C. Day.
Transportation Committee—G.
A. Miller, Russell Edwards.
Table Committee—M. B. Riley,
S. J. Hose, J. E. Cheek, E. J;
Thompson, W. F. Bennett.
Basket Committee - G. C. Nunn,
M. L. Cooper.
—Just five weeks remaiu to
Houston candidates for campaign
work, and it behoovers each of
them to urge all their friends to
register. The ticket to be voted
will be as long as a slow man’s
minute, and will contain a mul
titude of names. Each candidate
will be assessed to defray the ex
penses of the primary, and the
names of those who pay will be
put on the ticket; if any refuse,
they’ll be left off. The voter will
scratch the names of all candi
dates for whom he does not desire
to vote. Chairman Riley will
soon make an official announce
ment concerning the primary.
—Houston candidates deserve
high commendation for the en
tire absence of unpleasant person
alities . in the campaign. With
twenty-four announced aspirants
for office, exclusive of the three
candidates for Solicitor of the
Macon Circuit, we have not heard
or seen anything discreditable to
any candidate. This is not espec
ially remarkable, however, as
none but gentlemen become can
didates for office in Houston coun
ty-
—We regret to learn that Mr.
Marx Zarks, formerly of Perry,
has met with business reverses in
Macon. We are glad to learn,
however, that negotiations are
pending that may enable him to
resume business in good shape
withiu a few days. His many
friends in Houston sincerely hope
he may soon be again “steadily
on his feet,” financially speak
ing.
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—Mr. W. W.’ Howard has gone
to Columbia, South Carolina, to
assume the duties of superintend
ent of agenoies of the Singer Sew
ing Machine Company. While
congratulating him upon his de
served promotion, we regret his
departure from Perry. Mrs. How
ard and the children will remain
in Perry’for several months yet.
—
—In County court last Wednes
day, Judge C. C. Duncan sentenc
ed Henry Jones to twelve months
in the chain gang or pay a fine of
$75, for stealing $10 from the
store of F. G. Hobbs at Fort Val
ley. On Tuesday Will Hamlin
was sentenced to 12 months in the
chain gang straight, for pointing
a gun at a woman near Byron.
It Saved His Leg.
P. A. Danforth, of LaGrange,
Ga., suffered for six months with
a frightful running sore on his
leg; but writes that Bncklen’s Ar
nica Salve wholly cured it in five
days. For Ulcers, Wounds, Piles,
it’s the best salve in the world.
Cure guaranteed. Only 25c, Sold
by Holtzclaw’s drugstore.
A Key To Examinations,
A new book has just been published
containing the Questions and Answers
of every Public Sohool Examination in
Georgia, since 1888. Fourteen years’
work. Will be sent, post paid, on re.
ceipt of One Dollar. Descriptive cir.
cnlarssent free. B. S. Holden.
Cashier Gilmer County Bank,
Ellijay, Ga.
AGENTS WANTED
Life, of T. DeWitt Talmage, by
his son, Rev. Frank DeWitt Tal
mage and associate editors of
Christian Herald. Only book en
dorsed by Talmage family. Enor
mous profit for 'agents who act
quickly. Outfit 10 cents. Write
immediately .Clark & Co., 222 S.
4th St. Phii., Pa. Mention paper.
Lumber To Order.
Those in need of Lumber of any
description, oak or pine, can buy
it on the yard and have it sawed
to order at minimum prices at
Oaky Tucky plantation, adjoining
Ross Hill, about 8£ miles South
of Perry. Eugene Anderson,
Macon, Ga.
CASTORIA f° r InfantsandChildren.
The Kind You Have Always Bougb*
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E. J. MILLER. " C< J - CLARK.
—Mr. George A. Miller has
been appointed to the agency of
the Singer Sewing machine Co. at
Perry, held several years by Mr.
W. W. Howard. Mr. Miller will
doubtless prove himself a worthy
successor to one of the best agents
ever in business with the Singer
company.
—A recent private letter in
forms us that Mr. J. Baskin
Clark and family are now living
at Hernando, Florida, and that
Mr. Clark is prospering in busi
ness.
—New lot of Good Books by
best authors just received: 25/
each, 10/ each exchange.
At Perry Post Office.
Graduating Dresses; we are well
fixed to supply your needs in Or
gandies, 70 in. at 50c, 55c, 60c.
French Wash Organdies 49 in. at
50c. Pretty Laces for trimmings
at all prices. L. M. Paul.
Home Cured Hams and Shoul
ders for sale at W. D. Day.
Best Buggy and Wagon Harness
Fred. M. Houser’s.
MILLER & CLARK,
AMERICUS, GA
-DEALERS IN-
MARBLE AM GRANITE MONUMENTS
CURBSTONES, STATUARY, ETC.
Dealers in Tennessee, Georgia, Italian and American Marble and
European aud Domestic Granite.
Estimates furnished and contracts made for all kinds of Building
Stone. Iron Railing fov Cemetery Work a specialty.
We have lately added a fully equipped Cutting and Polishing
Plant, with the latest Pneumatic tools, and can meet all competition.
mmmm
SHOES
OF FVERY DESCRIPTION.
—You’ll get a 50 cents meal
for 25 cents at Isaac’s Cafe,Third
street, Macon, Ga.
We are headquarters for
Here Are A Few Of Our Values:
Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Shoes—a beauty,
Ladies’ Patent Leather Oxfords,
Ladies’ Patent Leather Sandals,
Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Oxfords,
Ladies’ Fine Vici Patent Tip Sandals,
A strong line of Ladies’ Slippers at
Ladies’ Comfort Shoes and Slippers from
A strong line of Children’s Shoes and slippers of every de
scription, Vici, Box Calf, Patent Leather, 50o to 1.75
The Boys and Men have not been forgotton.
Men’s Patent Leather slippers at 3.50
Men’s Fine Vici Oxford slippers at 2 50
Also Men’s shoes from 1 00 to 4.00
A fine line of Ladies’ and Children’s Lace Stripe Hosiery. Also a
strong line of Ladies’ and Men’s Summer Underwear. Give us a call.
$3.00
2.50
2.50
2.50
2.50
1.50 and 1.75
1.00 to 2.00
FB.E3D, 3^1, SOUSER.
A Boo STOCK FOR SALE!
Now that Spring time is here you will find it necessary to
provide for the season’s needs. We want to convince you
that this is just the store to supply your wants at
Money-Saving Prices.
Our large lines of Spring purchases have nearly arrived and
are rea ly for inspection. If you have not already seen the
many good things we are showing, you are missing a great
opportunity. To-day we want to tell yon about our hand
some line of Novelties in Ladies’ Dress Goods in all shades
and fabrics, selected by my son, Miller Day, whose taste is
well known. These Novelties contain all the nobby pat
terns and newest effects produced this season. It is to your
interest to make selections now, because you have a com
plete assortment to choose fiom. The very pattern you fa
vor may be sold out. You take no chances whatever when
you select your goods from this magnificent line, and the
prices for these fine and beautiful goods will surprise you.
It only remains for you to call and give us a look through this beau
tiful stock to be convinced. Everybody invited. Respectfully,
"W. 3D. ID-A/X".
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