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— Was a&MB Perry-, Thursday, Juyy 8." LOdAX 'NEWS, Competition in Results. The Work of The Cenference! • * One of the'greatest incentives to agricultural success, especially in the increased productiveness of the soil, is-the friendly rivalry in results. A county fair is espe cially promotive of good farming. There have • been several county fairs in Houston/ and each one was a decided success. As a di rect r6s\ilt of an agricultural fair at Perry, Houston onced gained the second prize at the state fair. Though the time for prepara tion was Short, and the number of exhibits comparatively few, the fair at Perry last fall was a deci ded success. Many farmers who did not make exhibits at that fair declared that they would surely take active part in a fair this year. It was declared by the management that another fair would be held this year, but bo fan there has been no positive preparation therefor, Our readers will remembor that prior to 1888 there existed an ag ricultural association in the north eastern part of the county called the Union Agricultural and Social club, with club house and grounds at “Idle Wylde Park,” near Pea- gin’s mill. Under the auspices of this club two or more fairs were held, each eminently successful, and to-day the farmers who were members of that club will say they are better farmers because of the rivalry in production induced by the fairs and contests of the club. In looking over the files of the Home Journal for records of that club, we find that in 1886 there was a premium contest for the best results from one acre of corn. In the reports. Dr. Palmer made 68.88 bushels on one acre of bot tom land, without manure, the total cost, being $5.75. With a total-cost of plantingy manuring and cultivating, at $7.10, Mr. J. T. Walker gathered 24f bushels from an i acre of up land. Mr. Josiah Bass gathered "76 bushels from one acre, the manure used being 20 bushels of cotton seed, 20 bushels stable manure 40 bushels of lot manure; He didn’t estimate the cost of culti vation. ' Our farmers would benefit them selves by organizing clubs and en gaging in contests and fairs. on Club Entertainment. The Thursday Afternoon Club at its last meeting was entertain ed by IVJErs. Gus Riley. She and her lovely daughters did all in their power to make it pleasant The handsome square hall and parlor were filled with fine palms and ferns. Dainty ices and deli cious cake helped the ladies to keep cool. We were sorry to have Mrs Powers Cooper, club editor, resign Mrs. J. W. Simmons was elected in her place, , The next meeting, July 3rd, will be with Mrs. Will Sims on Swift street. C. E. —Mr. J. Averette Bryan was among his friends in Perry Tues day afternoon and Wednesday morning, looking after the inter ests of the Atlanta Journal- splendid representative of an ex cellent paper. ah event foT Perry, bringing to our community so many good men and some eminent ministers. The subject of missions was prominently brought' forward. Rev. J. B. Johnstone of First Street Church j Macon, preached on the subject Wednesday night. He also presented an elaborate paper, a strong appeal for foreign missions/claiming that no church of Christ could rightly hold its place as a true church—filling the great commission—that did not do all they could to give the gos pel to the heathen. Urged each church as soon as able to support a missionary. First Street,Maoo^, supports two. Bro.* Whiting said Fort Valley intends one as soon as the new church is paid for. Dr. S. W. Rogers pre sented a paper on home mission work. Rev. J. W. Simmons talked church extension work, saying a new church is beiug built for ev ery day in the year; that in our connection $1,055,000 had been contributed for this work in the last few years,and $202,000 is held the house fund and loaned to churches at a low rate of interest. Mrs. M. C. Hook read a paper on Woman’s Home Work, They giveaid to parsonages and needy ministers in new fields; have mis- sion schocHs among the Cubans in Florida; have several training schools, teaching young* women for home work in mission fields; helping ' orphans and the poor at our doors. Education received much atten tio.n, presented mainly by Dr. C E. Dowman of Emory College, and Dr. J. W. Roberts of Wesley an. They plead for higher educa tion in the south under religious culture. Both collges are doing well, -full of :,pupils, and with their splendid facilities and fac ulties the work is as good, and as oheaply done, as can be afforded Children’s Day, Friday, was in tensely interesting, led by Bro J. J. Cobb and wife of Macon. Rev. J. M. Glenn’s sermon on “Soul Saving in Sunday Schools’ was full of instruction and relig ipus pathos'. Rev. Mr. Morrell, who was re oeived into the local ministry at this conference, from the Protest ant Methodist Church, preached Friday night. It was acoorded that he rightly holds his place as an evangelist in the Church of Christ. He moved the congrega tion by his true gospel appeals. Saturday closed the bu3iness,ses sions. Several interesting papers were read and discussed, but cannot make special notice. Delegates to the Annual Confer ence were -selected, as follows F. M. Houser, J. J. Cobb, Ed Greer and Rev. E. P. Greene. The next meeting of this dis trict conference Avill be at Pine hurst. Sunday Perry had two of her for mer pastors, Revs. Whiting and Domingos, to preach, and they delighted, the people with their strong gospel sermons. We were happy to have these good men with us, and hope per manent good was done. They were equally delighted, for many ex pressed themselves that “this is the best district conference, we have attended, in the beautiful, Tiie meeting of the South Ma- ] • Houston County Baptist Union £ onfei ;en ce was quite met. June 28th and 29th, 1902, —The continued weather com bination of brisk wind and scorch ing, temperature is beyond the ex plahation of the oldest inhabi tants., and' they fail to remember anything like it in ofher years with the people at Gunter, just oyer in Cranford county. There is ho church in this community and only a few Baptists, they be ing members of the Byron church. The tent was erected in a .grove near the home of Bro. Jeff Hardi son about £ mile from Hardison’s store. ' The Union was. formally organ ized by the election of Rev. A. 8. Dix chairman, W. J.' Moore clerk. Bro. J. M. Brittain of Fort Valley preached at 11 a. m., At 2 p. m. Bro. Powell of- Forsyth led the devotional services, after whioh missions was discussed by Broth ers Powell, Dix, Pendleton and others. A most excellent Sermon to support was preached at'4 p. m. by Rev. W. H. Norton. At 8 p. m. the people came together and heard a very instructive sermon by Bro. Pendleton, pastor of the Byron church. Sunday morning at 9.80, devotional and song services were led by W: J. Moore, after which the regular program was dispensed with so as to have a' sermon by Bro. Powell. Bro. A. S.\ Dix preached at 11 a. m. to a large congregation, there being, more present than could get under the tent, many standing near on out side of tent. After dinner some time was pleasantly spent in song service prior to having a ser mon by B. J. N.. Cline of Byron. The meeting here adjourned,af ter extending thanks to the good people of the seotion for their kind hospitality,to meet with the church at Henderson the 5th Sun day in August and Saturday be fore. A bountiful and good din ner was served on the grounds both days, and the kind attention shown and hearty, whole-soulec hospitality exteiided 11 , to the Un ion by the good people of Gunter and vicinity were greatly appreoi ated. W. J. Moore, Sec’ty. Some of the best things lor the money in the country can | be had by calling on lis early. Ladies’ Shirt Waists, a good article, well worth the arigi- Laxative Chocolates cure chronic constipation arid liver trouble. Pleas ant to take. Purely vegetable. Guar' anteed, at Cater’s Drugstore. F<>R BARGAINS! S* nal price, 50o. Now at 25c.1 $1.25 ► a White Silk Parasols, worth $2.00 and 2.50— Now at $1.00 % and Ladies’ 4-Strap Sandals, worth $3.00 per pair— Selling at ' $1.50 - Ladies’ Oxford Tics, Patent Leather and Eld, worth from $2.50 to $3.00 per pt® selling at $1.50 Children^ Shoes—some odds and ends, but good, new stock—reduced 33£ and 50 per cent. m Men’s Styaw Hats—a Regular Slaughter.- HERE’S THE WAY THEY GO: $1.60 Straw Alpines at $1.26 “ “ “ $1.00 76o $1.00 Straw Alpines at 766 " « *« 60c Straw Yachts at 5Qo 50e 26c. X_i. :F>.A.TTX_u A close prioe on a nice New Buggy Fred M. Houser. Wagons ialty at and Buggies a spec- W. D. Day’s. Fruit Jars and Rubbers. Fred M. Houser. Ladies’ Parlor 415^ Third St. (Upstairs.) Only One in the City TO ORDER. Regular Meals 25c . i: We cater to the best clas3 trade. Long Needed in Macen. A place to rest after shopping. MRS. GEORGE’S PLACE. hospitable town of Perry” S. —Farmers and merchants of Houston would be benefitted by a county fair and through their combined efforts we could have one this fall equal to the best county fair over held in Georgia. Houston has never failed in any undertaking on this line. V GEORGIA—Houston County. E. B. Baldwin has applied for admin istration on the estate of Mrs'. V. Irene Murph, late of said county, deceased. This is therefore to cite all persons con cerned to appear at the August term, 1902, of .the court of Ordinary of said county and show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness my official signature this July 2,. 1902. SAM T. HURST, Ordinary. Jelly Glasses cheap. Fred M. Houser’s. Ready To, Yield. “I used DeWitt’s'Witch Hazel Salve for, piles and found it a cer tain cure,” says S. R. Meredith Willow Grove, Del. Operations unnecessary to cure piles. They always yield to DeWitt’s Witch- Hazel Salve. Cures skin diseases, all-kinds of wounds. Accept no counterfeits. Holtzclaw’s drug store. —My Roller Process Flour mill is still in operation. Will grind for the public at any time. Send me your wheat'. I al30 do a merchant milling business. J. R. Barfield, 8-22, ' Emerich, Ga, —Remember, that the place to get Summer Lap Robes, the best 50/, 75 0 and $1.00 ones is at L. M. Paul’s. CASTOR IA TMliiaottlmAlwaifcfliiiighfe Bears the Signature ot New Store! New Goods! MY STOCK OF Furniture, Coffins, Caskets,. UNDERTAKERS’ SUPPLIES, is new, choice and complete. I buy direct from tlie factories, and sell on a small margin of profit. WHEELED & WILSON mil HEW HOME Sewing Machines. * I can please youih goods and-prices. Corrietoseeme. Mr. J. R. Fudge is with me and will devote special attention to the Sewing Machine department—will carry a Machine to your home and permit a trial be fore you purchase. Masonic Building. F. C. ID-A-TT Perry, Georgia, a mm day GEORGIA—Houston County. C. C. Richardson' has applied for per manent administration on the estate of T. N. Bowman, late of said county, de ceased. This is therefore to cite all pereons con cerned to appear at the August term, 1002, of the court of Ordinary of said county and show cause, if any they have, why said application should not be granted. Witness my official signature this July 2,1902. SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary. I And jstill there’s more to follow. Whether yon, are picking rasp berries in the White Mountains, or dreaming dreams in the valley of Wyoming, or sweltering in town, you’ll be glad you bought one of these, cool, stylish and fashionable “Feathei,-Weights?” Nobody ought to go without com fortable cl othing-r-it’s all here— everything in the light-weights and next-to-nothings —• and the price doesn’t stand in the way. We have fitted many. Why not you? We await your coming with perfect confidence, as we are sure from our extensive assortment we will fit you satisfactorily. 420 Third St. BENSON THK UP-TO-DATE CLOTHIERS, :: MACON, GA. E. J. MILLER. ft C. J. CLARK. GEORGIA. Houston County. J. B. Hunt, executor of estate of Mrs. Martha J. Avant, deceased, has applied for dismission from said trust. This is therefore to cite all persons con cerned to appear, at the.August‘term, 1902, of the court of Ordinary of said ariyitfr county, and showcausejf any they have, why said application 1 should not be granted. ' . Witness my official July 2,1902. SAM. T. HURST, Ordinary, MILLER & CLJLRK, AMERICUS, GA. -DEALERS IN- MARBLE AND GRANITE MONUMENTS signature this CURBSTONES, STATUARY, ETC. Dealers in Tennessee, Georgia, Italian and American Marble and opean and Domestic Granite. Estimates furnished and contracts made for all kinds of Building Stpne*. Iron Railing for Cemetery Work a specialty. We have lately added a fully equipped Cutting and Polishing iPlant, with the latest SamBBBr v . . 7 latest Pneumatic tools, and can meet all competition. . ’