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■ NEWS C'l TOWN AUl CCM®* arc $8? n*s’ for the Perry Telephone Exchange are being erected. —Several communications unavoidably crowded out of issue. —Mr. Miller G. Marshall of Macon was with homo folks' in Perry last Sunday. —Miss Annie Mathews of near Hattie is visiting her sister, Mrs. W. F. Bennett, near Perry. —Miss Annie Woodard of near Dennard is in Perry visiting her aunt, Mrs. Bettie Stafford. —Mr. W. S. Felder of Macon visited his sisters and daughter in Perry last Saturday and Sunday. — Miss Susie Martin, who has been teaching school at Dahlone- ga, returned home several days ag°/ / -—Mr; H. U.j Cooper of Fort Vo l ley visited a special friend in l ot ,rv last Sunday afternoon and eve- u'iug. : , —Houston Confederate veter ans will meet at Perry next Satur day to consider reunion suggest* ions. —Friday night of next week will bo held the regular June meeting of Houston v Lodge F. & A. M, ••-The rain lrjf® Sunday after noon and night vtys plentiful at Perry, and excessive in some parts of the county. V ‘ —Last Sunday is, marked “Lo- ” on the caloncTe.i in co containing Devoe’s weather qhgrt. \ , John W. Simmons, Jr.,\vlio gated at Mercer University week, is no^( at home with aronts in Peiry. Mr. [0. IS. dark, of Race t, Ga., on the Plant railway in, is in Perry visiting his other, Mr. L. B. Clark. —The teachers’ institute of Houston, and Crawford counties is in session l at Fort Valley, and will Continue tlirongh Friday. —There 'will be a far nio next Saturday in J pic- uio next oivnmraay in uno grove near the hqiino of Mr. A. J. Todd. about livo miles north of Perry. ■ ■ < —Master Joe Gordon, who has been attending school at Colum bus, is visiting reltatives in Per ry, the family of Mr. W. D. Day. —Any one having business with Mr.. G. B. Wells, will call on Mr. J. D. Martin, oashier of the Houston Banking Co., Masonic building. —The Houston Baptist Union will be in session at Gunter on the last Saturday and Sunday in June. We understand'their tent will be used. —Mr. J. N. Tuttle is visiting relatives at Winchester, ICy., and it is intimated that he will have special company with him when he returns home. --While congratulating the suc cessful candidates, we offer those who were defeated our sincere con dolenoe. We know how it is, our self. It ; hurts, but it will heal. —In mentioning the Perry young ladies who returned home from college last. 1 week, the names of ' Misses Marian Edwards and Maud Tuttle were, inadvertently omitted. '■ —Rev. W. E. Vaughn of Sao- ramento California, editor of the Pacific Methodist Advocate, was ||. in Perry last week visiting his un- cles-in-law, Mr. L. F. and Dr. R. L. Cater. —The first ripe tomato grown in this locality we have heard of this season, was given the editor last Saturday by Mr. Godfrey Kegg, who picked it from his gar den about a mile east of Perry. —Rev. Albert S. Dix delivered the literary address at the olose of the Red Level School, near Fort Valley, on May 28th. The exer cises were decidedly good, and an excellent picnic dinner was served. —The Elko lodge of Masons will . celebrate St.. John’s Day, June 24th, and a most attractive program has been arranged. Prom inent Masons will deliver public addresses, and a barbecue ^dinner will be served. The primary in Houston county last Thursday was vigoroursly con tested at 18 precincts, and the result furnished sbnle surprise. Of those now in office, and were cauditates for reelection subject to the primary, three were defeat ed. Though much interest was man ifested, a fist fight at Perry was the only disturbance, and this was an indirect incident of the nomination. One of the beliger- ents received ajblow over the right eye that broke the skin and drew blood. Fo .arrests were made. The total vote of the county was 1815, just 80 more than were polled in i900, and 150 less than the total registration list. Elsevyhero we give the tabulat ed precinct vote, except that of those state house officers for which there was only oiie candidate each. At Perry the vote was 14 great er than in 1900, and the count was concluded before 9 o’clock, Diroctly after' tho announce ment, of the Ferry vote, unofficial returns from other precincts were received at Perry, wlmre a large number of citizens were congre gated. By telephone and tele graph news name, and before 12 o’clock the result was clearly in dicated for nearly every office. There continued to be doubt con cerning the candidates for Tax Collector, and at11 o’olook Fri day morning tlie nomination of Mr. Rushing was conceded by a slight majority. Tho official count gave the nomination to Mr. Mur ray by a majority of 27. The defeat of Mr. Edwards for clerk of .the Superior court was a surprise to his active friends, but Mr. Woodard and his closest friends wele confident of success. Sheriff Cooper’s majority is 15 less than in 1900. Mr. Brunson’s vote for solicitor general was not quite as large as his closest friends had hoped for, while the‘defe,at of Mr. Heard for the legislature caused general sur prise, except to those who had close knowledge of the canvass. . Though several candidates,state and county, had no opponent, no one received the full vote. The-precinct managers and a qherom of the executive commit- fee, Chairman Riley presiding, consolidated the vote at 12 m. Friday, declared the result and appointed delegates to the state convention tp be held at Atlanta on July 2nd, next. The delegates to the Congress ional convention will bo selected by Hon. E. B. Lewis, against whom there was no opposition. Hon. H. A. Mathews of Fort Valley was nominated for state senator without opposition. Mr. G. W. Killen and Mr. A. B. Schilling, candidates for Sur veyor and Coroner respectively, were nominated without opposi tion . Houston’s Nominees. To the Democrats of Houston county: As the result of the primary election held June 5th, 1902, I do declare that the follow ing named gentlemen are the du ly nominated candidates for the Democratic party. For Representatives—C. C. Riohardson, R. E. Brown. Clerk Superior Court—I. T. Woodard. For Sheriff—M. L. Cooper. For Tax Receiver—Graham Thompsou. For Tax Collector, A. W. Murray. For County Treasurer—W. J. Moore. For County Surveyor—G. W. The term of Houston Public School that concludes the scholas-- tic year of 1901-1902, will close Thursday, June 12th, with public exercises Thursday morning and night and Friday night. The exercises of Thursday morn ing, beginning at 10 o’clock, will include essays and speeches by the young men and ladies of the graduating-class, music and the delivery of certificates of gradua tion. The graduating class con sists of six boys a.nd seven girls, and in the measure of scholarship as shown by examination marks, they rank in the order their names are given, as follows: Jack Holtzclaw, Ira Nunn, Iz- zie Barfield, Courtney Hodges, Ivan Stai’huck, Carey Andrew, Lula Hurst, Nellie Oheek, Kate Moore, Maggie $ Day, Lucia Ed wards, May Thurmond, Clyde Gurr. . Thursday, 10 o’clock a. m. Chorus Greeting,— Graduating Class. Trio,—Merry Woodbird, MeisBon- ier,—Misses Hallie Hemingway, Kate Hurst and Nona Cooper. Salutatory,— Succeess, ,Ira Nunn.': Piano S'do, Valse Dos Fleurs, Lucia Edwards. ■Recitation, The Bud of Promise, Lula Plurst. Declamation, High Tide at Get tysburg, Ivan Starbuck. Piano Solo, Tripping Feet, Nellie Cheek. Essay, Unfolding of The Human Mind, Izzie Barfield. Declamation, Nations and Hu manity, Courtney Hodges. Piano Solo, Alpine Horn, Lula Hnrsb. Recitation; How La Rue Stakes Were Lost. Mnggie Day. Piano Solo; Voice from the Waves, May Thurmond. Valedictory; Immortality of Sentiment; .Tack Holtzclaw. Piano Solo; Spring Dawn; . Maggie Day. Delivery of Diplomas, Mr. Jrio. II. Hodges. Chorus; We Bid You all Farewell, Graduating Class. The evening exercises will be entertaining, consisting entirely of music one evening,and the oth er, a play, dialogues, declama tions, tableaus, etc. During the year an average of more than 100 pupils have been taught, and it may be said the year has been fairly successful, though not as progressive as it might have been. Delegates To State Convention^ For Coroner —A. B. Schilling. For Cotiiity Commissioners— J. J. Hpusery J. D; Martin, E. J. Thompson, E. M. Fagan, Z.Hays. A. C. Riley, Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. ofiT* C. June 9th, 1902. • Thanks To The People. Editor Journal:'’ . With a heart full of tude jto nty friends and love all, FBdsire to* return thanks the Very high honor conferred on me. '>■ - ■ If I have any ambition above another,it is to prove myself wor thy of their confidence.. Respectfully, I. T. Woodard, for for Mr. Editor: — Will you please publish the names of the gentlemen below, who have been appointed by me as delegates to the State Democratic Convention in Atlanta July 2nd, 1902, under resolution of the committee. These gentlemen, if they cannot attend,have the right to appoint alternates of the same faith and order, who are residents of Houston county: A C Riley, S T Neil, O C Bate man, J P Duncan,R N Holtzclaw, J M Gray, J L Fincher,H L Byrd, R H Baskin, E L Dennard, Geo. W. Smith, George Head, J. T. Miller, J H Davis, C C Duncan, Sr., A. T.sHarper, R, H. Watson, T M Leverett, H J Brown, J M Pitts, W R Brown,C Z McArthur, M S Brown, J D Cherry, F O Miller. A. C. Riley, Chairman Dem. Ex. Com. H. C. —Last Friday Mr. B. P. Star- buok brought to Perry two stalks of Scotch thistle that were found growing on his farm. They were about two feet high. In Missou ri Mr. Starbuck had disagreeable experience with : thistles on his pasture lands, and is not at all pleased with their appearance here. —; —The first cotton bloom we have seen this season was sent to town last Monday by Mr. Fred Barker, who is superintendent on the farm of Mr. J. Powers Coop er on Limestone Creek', r aboyt 7 miles east of Perry. Handsome Patterns in Men’s Alpine Shape Straw Hats.. Prices from 75c to $1.50. L. M. Paul. I am agent of the Chattanooga Nursey for the sale of all Varie ties of Fruit Trees. Will take or* ders at anv time for delivery next fall, at from $20 to $40 per thou sands. Write me and I’ll come to see you. R. H. Baskin, Byron, Ga. CASTORIA Forlnfantsand Children. A Key To Examinations, A new book has just been published containing the Questions and Answers of every Publio fcsohool Esamination in Georgia, since 1888. Fourteen years’ work. Will be sent, post paid, on re- ceipt of One Dollar. Descriptive cir culars sent free. B. S. Holden, Cashier Gilmer County Bank, Ellijay, Ga. At Cater’s Drugstore, Perry, Gji. Bears the j Signature of ..SPECIAL PIANO SALE.. AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES For Next Ten Days. Have on hand the. finest stock of new Pianos ever brought to this morket, such celebrated makes as Stemway, Weber, Sohmer & Co., Kranicli & Bach, Ivers & Pond, Crown and others that we will sell for the UG.it ten days ot yrcatly reduced prices to make room. Call or writp at once and secure one of these bargains. Pianos and Organs sold on easy terms. . \. »• F. A. GUTTENBERGER & CO., • 4.52 Second St., Macon, Ga. e a®® These bavc ltering hot days make us want ...Something Thin and Tlie place to find it is at Houser’s. Pretty patterns in Lace stripe Shirt Waist Goods. All qualities, widths and colors of ‘Lawns, Muslins, Dimi ties, Organdies, Batiste, Dotted Swisses. Black Lawn, extra wide, at - - 5c yard Extra width White Lawns at - - 10c yard SPECIALS: White Butchers’ Linen, nice quality, at Pure White Linen, fine quality, for mats, doilies, center pieces, etc., at 35c yard Fans for ladies and children. Straw Hats for men and boys 50c yard Fred. M. Houser’s. RIBBON BOW MAKING FREE AT DAY’S.... ....FREE AT DAY’S Ribbon Bow Making has assumed such great popularity that I prq- pose to make, free of charge, all Ribbon bought of me into Neck Bows, Hair Bows and Waist Bows while you wait. w. jd.tdjl.iz:. ■ ■■ means the same on shoes that Sterling does on silver. If you want a GOOD shoe try * Selz Royal Blue Shoe. We guarantee every pair to give satisfaction and good wear. Selz stands behind us and we stand behind Selz shoes. If we cannot fit you in stock, yonr order wilt" "be filled in a few days. Give us a trial, and if our shoes do not give perfect satisfaction we will make it all right. See tnat the name Selz is on your shoes, for Selz Slides Make Yonr Feet Glad. Subscribe for The Homjbs Joubnat,. FORT VALLEY, GEORGIA.